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