How to Identify and Classify Chard Leaves
  • 1. What is the most common type of chard leaf based on stem color?
A) Rainbow chard
B) Lucullus chard
C) Ruby chard
D) Fordhook Giant
  • 2. Which characteristic is LEAST useful for classifying chard?
A) Leaf shape
B) Leaf texture
C) Stem color
D) Root length
  • 3. Ruby chard is primarily identified by what feature?
A) Extremely large leaves
B) Crinkled leaves
C) Red stems and veins
D) Yellow stems
  • 4. What leaf texture is most associated with 'Perpetual Spinach' chard?
A) Bumpy
B) Savoyed
C) Smooth
D) Crinkled
  • 5. Fordhook Giant chard is known for what typical size characteristic?
A) Variegated leaves
B) Large leaves
C) Small leaves
D) Thin stems
  • 6. What is 'Savoyed' leaf texture best described as?
A) Wrinkled or puckered
B) Glossy
C) Smooth and flat
D) Hairy
  • 7. Which of these colors is LEAST likely to be found in Rainbow Chard stems?
A) Orange
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 8. What is a key difference between chard and spinach?
A) Chard has prominent stems.
B) Spinach has thicker leaves.
C) Spinach comes in different colors.
D) Chard is always sweeter.
  • 9. The shape of a chard leaf can be best described as:
A) Linear
B) Cordate
C) Peltate
D) Ovate
  • 10. Which characteristic is MOST reliable for identifying a specific chard cultivar?
A) Leaf size alone
B) Growing location
C) Combination of stem color and leaf texture
D) Taste alone
  • 11. What does 'variegated' mean when describing a chard leaf?
A) Having different colors in the leaf
B) Having a very thick stem
C) Having a hairy surface
D) Having a smooth edge
  • 12. What should you consider when the leaves are still small?
A) Stem color
B) Taste
C) Root structure
D) Leaf size
  • 13. Which type is known for its tolerance of hot weather?
A) Lucullus chard
B) Rainbow Chard
C) Ruby Chard
D) Fordhook Giant
  • 14. What does 'biennial' mean for chard?
A) It lives for many years.
B) It only lives for one year.
C) It is resistant to all diseases.
D) It flowers in its second year.
  • 15. When identifying chard, what part is also edible?
A) Seeds
B) Stems
C) Roots
D) Flowers
  • 16. How does bolting affect chard?
A) Roots become larger.
B) Leaves become sweeter.
C) Leaves become bitter.
D) Stems become more colorful.
  • 17. What is the scientific name for chard?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Lactuca sativa
C) Spinacia oleracea
D) Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
  • 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) Aromatic roots
B) Nutritious leaves
C) Colorful flowers
D) Durable stems
  • 20. What does 'organic' mean when applied to chard cultivation?
A) Grown indoors only
B) Imported from a foreign country
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 K
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
  • 23. What is the effect of cooking on chard leaves?
A) Taste remains unchanged
B) Color intensifies
C) Volume reduces significantly
D) Volume increases
  • 24. Which pest commonly affects chard?
A) Spider mites
B) Nematodes
C) Aphids
D) Leaf miners
  • 25. What is the ideal pH for growing chard?
A) 3.0-4.0
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 6.0-7.5
  • 26. What type of soil is best for growing chard?
A) Clay soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-draining, fertile soil
  • 27. Which plant family does chard belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Amaranthaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 28. What is the best way to harvest chard for continued production?
A) Cut off the top of the plant
B) Only harvest the stems
C) Cut outer leaves
D) Pull up the entire plant
  • 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 thickening agent
D) Used as a food coloring
  • 30. How does frost typically affect chard?
A) Improves flavor
B) Can damage leaves
C) Promotes growth
D) Has no effect
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