How to Identify and Classify Chard Leaves
  • 1. What is the most common type of chard leaf based on stem color?
A) Ruby chard
B) Fordhook Giant
C) Lucullus chard
D) Rainbow chard
  • 2. Which characteristic is LEAST useful for classifying chard?
A) Root length
B) Stem color
C) Leaf shape
D) Leaf texture
  • 3. Ruby chard is primarily identified by what feature?
A) Crinkled leaves
B) Red stems and veins
C) Extremely large leaves
D) Yellow stems
  • 4. What leaf texture is most associated with 'Perpetual Spinach' chard?
A) Savoyed
B) Smooth
C) Crinkled
D) Bumpy
  • 5. Fordhook Giant chard is known for what typical size characteristic?
A) Small leaves
B) Variegated leaves
C) Thin stems
D) Large leaves
  • 6. What is 'Savoyed' leaf texture best described as?
A) Glossy
B) Hairy
C) Smooth and flat
D) Wrinkled or puckered
  • 7. Which of these colors is LEAST likely to be found in Rainbow Chard stems?
A) Yellow
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Orange
  • 8. What is a key difference between chard and spinach?
A) Spinach comes in different colors.
B) Spinach has thicker leaves.
C) Chard has prominent stems.
D) Chard is always sweeter.
  • 9. The shape of a chard leaf can be best described as:
A) Cordate
B) Ovate
C) Linear
D) Peltate
  • 10. Which characteristic is MOST reliable for identifying a specific chard cultivar?
A) Taste alone
B) Combination of stem color and leaf texture
C) Growing location
D) Leaf size alone
  • 11. What does 'variegated' mean when describing a chard leaf?
A) Having a very thick stem
B) Having a smooth edge
C) Having a hairy surface
D) Having different colors in the leaf
  • 12. What should you consider when the leaves are still small?
A) Stem color
B) Taste
C) Leaf size
D) Root structure
  • 13. Which type is known for its tolerance of hot weather?
A) Fordhook Giant
B) Ruby Chard
C) Rainbow Chard
D) Lucullus chard
  • 14. What does 'biennial' mean for chard?
A) It is resistant to all diseases.
B) It lives for many years.
C) It only lives for one year.
D) It flowers in its second year.
  • 15. When identifying chard, what part is also edible?
A) Seeds
B) Flowers
C) Stems
D) Roots
  • 16. How does bolting affect chard?
A) Roots become larger.
B) Leaves become bitter.
C) Leaves become sweeter.
D) Stems become more colorful.
  • 17. What is the scientific name for chard?
A) Spinacia oleracea
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
D) Lactuca sativa
  • 18. Which chard variety is often considered the most mild-flavored?
A) Bright Lights (Rainbow Chard)
B) Fordhook Giant
C) Ruby Chard
D) Perpetual Spinach
  • 19. What is the primary benefit of growing chard?
A) Colorful flowers
B) Durable stems
C) Nutritious leaves
D) Aromatic roots
  • 20. What does 'organic' mean when applied to chard cultivation?
A) Imported from a foreign country
B) Grown indoors only
C) Genetically modified
D) Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
  • 21. The leaf margins of chard are typically...
A) Wavy
B) Spiny
C) Smooth
D) Serrated
  • 22. Which nutrient is chard especially rich in?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin C
  • 23. What is the effect of cooking on chard leaves?
A) Volume increases
B) Color intensifies
C) Volume reduces significantly
D) Taste remains unchanged
  • 24. Which pest commonly affects chard?
A) Aphids
B) Leaf miners
C) Spider mites
D) Nematodes
  • 25. What is the ideal pH for growing chard?
A) 3.0-4.0
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 8.0-9.0
  • 26. What type of soil is best for growing chard?
A) Well-draining, fertile soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay soil
  • 27. Which plant family does chard belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Amaranthaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 28. What is the best way to harvest chard for continued production?
A) Cut off the top of the plant
B) Pull up the entire plant
C) Only harvest the stems
D) Cut outer leaves
  • 29. What is a common use of chard in cooking?
A) Used to make tea
B) Sautéed as a side dish
C) Used as a food coloring
D) Used as a thickening agent
  • 30. How does frost typically affect chard?
A) Improves flavor
B) Has no effect
C) Can damage leaves
D) Promotes growth
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