How to Identify and Classify Garlic Cloves
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify garlic into groups?
A) Clove color
B) Leaf shape
C) Hardneck vs. Softneck
D) Bulb size
  • 2. Which garlic type typically has a hard, woody stalk?
A) Rocambole
B) Hardneck
C) Softneck
D) Elephant garlic
  • 3. Which garlic type is generally easier to braid?
A) Softneck
B) Hardneck
C) Creole
D) Porcelain
  • 4. Hardneck garlic typically produces what?
A) Multiple bulbils underground
B) Scapes
C) Small, tightly packed cloves
D) Braids
  • 5. Softneck garlic typically has cloves arranged in how many layers?
A) Two
B) Multiple
C) Three
D) Single
  • 6. Which hardneck subtype is known for its twisted stalk?
A) Glazed Purple Stripe
B) Rocambole
C) Purple Stripe
D) Porcelain
  • 7. Which hardneck subtype has a smooth, white bulb wrapper?
A) Rocambole
B) Porcelain
C) Purple Stripe
D) Marbled Purple Stripe
  • 8. What is a distinguishing characteristic of Purple Stripe garlic?
A) White bulb wrapper
B) Twisted stalk
C) Purple stripes on the bulb wrapper
D) Many small cloves
  • 9. What is a common characteristic of Artichoke garlic (Softneck)?
A) Produces scapes
B) Has a twisted stalk
C) Large cloves in multiple layers
D) Small cloves in a single layer
  • 10. Which softneck subtype is known for its long storage life?
A) Artichoke
B) Silverskin
C) Turban
D) Creole
  • 11. What is a typical characteristic of Silverskin garlic?
A) A twisted stalk
B) Large cloves with purple stripes
C) Tightly wrapped cloves with silverish skin
D) A single layer of cloves
  • 12. What is a key characteristic of Creole garlic?
A) Reddish or purplish cloves
B) Small, tightly packed cloves
C) Large, single clove
D) White cloves
  • 13. Where is Creole garlic commonly grown?
A) Desert regions
B) High altitude regions
C) Southern climates
D) Northern climates
  • 14. What climate does hardneck garlic prefer?
A) Colder climates
B) Tropical climates
C) Warmer climates
D) Desert climates
  • 15. What climate does softneck garlic prefer?
A) Arctic climates
B) Alpine climates
C) Colder climates
D) Warmer climates
  • 16. What does 'vernalization' refer to in garlic growing?
A) Exposure to sunlight
B) Exposure to high humidity
C) Exposure to dry conditions
D) Exposure to cold temperatures
  • 17. Why is vernalization important for hardneck garlic?
A) It extends storage life.
B) It increases disease resistance.
C) It promotes clove development.
D) It promotes bulb braiding.
  • 18. What should you look for when selecting garlic for planting?
A) Cloves with damaged wrappers.
B) Firm, plump cloves free of disease.
C) Soft, shriveled cloves.
D) Cloves with green sprouts already.
  • 19. What is a scape?
A) The wrapper of the garlic bulb
B) A type of soil amendment
C) The flower stalk of hardneck garlic
D) The root of softneck garlic
  • 20. When should scapes typically be removed?
A) When the bulb is harvested
B) After the flower opens
C) Before they curl completely
D) Never, they should be left on
  • 21. Why are scapes removed from hardneck garlic?
A) To redirect energy to bulb growth
B) To prevent the plant from flowering
C) To prevent disease
D) To make the garlic taste better
  • 22. Which garlic type is generally the hottest in flavor?
A) Purple Stripe
B) Porcelain
C) Artichoke
D) Silverskin
  • 23. What is the most reliable way to determine a garlic variety?
A) Judging by the size of the bulb alone.
B) Plant it and observe its growth and characteristics.
C) Judging by the color of the cloves alone.
D) Judging by the smell of the cloves alone.
  • 24. Elephant garlic is technically more closely related to what?
A) Shallots
B) Onions
C) Leeks
D) Garlic
  • 25. What is the purpose of the garlic bulb wrapper?
A) To attract pollinators.
B) To protect the cloves.
C) To regulate temperature.
D) To provide nutrients.
  • 26. How can you tell if garlic is ready to harvest?
A) The lower leaves begin to turn brown.
B) The plant flowers vigorously.
C) The bulb is completely exposed above ground.
D) The scapes begin to turn brown.
  • 27. What is the ideal storage condition for harvested garlic?
A) Cool, dry, and well-ventilated.
B) Warm, dry, and airtight.
C) Cold, wet, and dark.
D) Warm, humid, and dark.
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