How to Identify and Classify Cabbages
  • 1. What family do cabbages belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. Which type of cabbage has a tightly packed, round head?
A) Bok Choy
B) Savoy Cabbage
C) Dutch White Cabbage
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Savoy cabbage?
A) Crinkled leaves
B) Red color
C) Elongated head
D) Smooth leaves
  • 4. Napa cabbage is commonly used in which cuisine?
A) South American
B) Mediterranean
C) African
D) Asian
  • 5. What shape is typical of Bok Choy?
A) Cone-shaped
B) Round and compact
C) Loose and feathery
D) Elongated, with leafy greens and thick stalks
  • 6. Which color is *least* common in cabbages?
A) Red
B) Orange
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 7. What is the 'head' of a cabbage botanically speaking?
A) A root
B) A fruit
C) A flower
D) A terminal bud
  • 8. What does 'cruciferous' refer to regarding cabbage?
A) The shape of the head
B) The root structure
C) The color of the leaves
D) The cross-shaped flower petals
  • 9. What is the texture of the leaves of Dutch White Cabbage?
A) Fuzzy
B) Smooth
C) Spiky
D) Crinkled
  • 10. Red cabbage gets its color from what pigment?
A) Anthocyanins
B) Chlorophyll
C) Melanin
D) Carotenoids
  • 11. Which of these is a flowering cabbage variety, grown for ornamental purposes?
A) Ornamental Kale
B) Bok Choy
C) Dutch White Cabbage
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 12. What is the growing habit of loose-leaf kale?
A) Leaves do not form a head.
B) Forms a tight, round head
C) Grows only in water
D) Forms a long, cylindrical head
  • 13. What is the most common use of green cabbage?
A) Coleslaw
B) Kimchi
C) Stir-fry
D) Sushi
  • 14. Which cabbage has a mild, slightly sweet flavor?
A) Savoy Cabbage
B) Napa Cabbage
C) Red Cabbage
D) Green Cabbage
  • 15. What type of soil is ideal for growing cabbages?
A) Dry soil
B) Well-drained, fertile soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay soil
  • 16. When is the best time to plant cabbages for a fall harvest?
A) Late summer
B) Early spring
C) Late fall
D) Mid-winter
  • 17. What is 'heading' in cabbage cultivation?
A) The planting of seeds
B) The removal of pests
C) The formation of a dense head
D) The application of fertilizer
  • 18. What is the ideal pH range for growing cabbages?
A) 4.0-5.5
B) 9.5-11.0
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 8.0-9.5
  • 19. Which of these is a common pest of cabbages?
A) Aphids
B) Grasshoppers
C) Mealybugs
D) Cabbage worms
  • 20. What is a key difference between kale and cabbage?
A) Cabbage is always purple
B) Kale does not form a head
C) Kale is always green
D) Cabbage is more nutritious
  • 21. What preparation method brings out the sweetness of cabbage?
A) Steaming
B) Frying
C) Roasting
D) Boiling
  • 22. What is the scientific name for cabbage?
A) Malus domestica
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Lactuca sativa
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 23. What is a key characteristic of January King cabbage?
A) Purple-tinged leaves and winter hardiness
B) White tightly packed leaves
C) Loosely packed yellow leaves
D) Bright green and delicate flavour
  • 24. How does 'nitrogen deficiency' manifest in cabbage plants?
A) Yellowing of older leaves
B) Excessive flowering
C) Stunted growth
D) Leaf curling
  • 25. What is the benefit of crop rotation when growing cabbages?
A) Enhances sunlight exposure
B) Increases nitrogen in the soil
C) Improves drainage
D) Reduces soilborne diseases and pests
  • 26. Which cabbage family member is known for its high vitamin K content?
A) Brussels sprouts
B) Cabbage
C) Kale
D) Bok choy
  • 27. Which climate is best suited for cabbage cultivation?
A) Tropical
B) Cool
C) Hot and humid
D) Desert
  • 28. What is 'bolting' in cabbage, and when is it likely to occur?
A) Head splitting, due to rapid growth
B) Leaf burn, from excessive sun
C) Root rot, during overwatering
D) Premature flowering, in hot weather
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