How to Identify and Classify Fennel Bulbs
  • 1. What is the most important characteristic to look for when selecting a fennel bulb?
A) A bulb with long, green stalks
B) A bulb with a strong anise aroma
C) A firm, unblemished bulb
D) A bulb covered in soil
  • 2. What indicates that a fennel bulb is past its prime?
A) A mild anise smell
B) Bright green stalks
C) Feathery fronds
D) Bruising or soft spots
  • 3. What part of the fennel plant is the 'bulb'?
A) The swollen base where the stalks meet the root
B) The feathery fronds
C) The flowers
D) The long, green stalks
  • 4. Which of these shapes is ideal for a fennel bulb?
A) Small and flattened
B) Elongated and uneven
C) Round and symmetrical
D) Large and misshapen
  • 5. What color should a fresh fennel bulb ideally be?
A) White or pale green
B) Purple
C) Brown
D) Dark green
  • 6. What does it indicate if the fennel bulb feels lightweight?
A) It might be dried out
B) It's a young bulb
C) It was recently harvested
D) It has a mild flavor
  • 7. What is the dominant flavor profile of fennel?
A) Citrus
B) Anise/licorice
C) Earthy
D) Mint
  • 8. How should the stalks of a good fennel bulb appear?
A) Covered in spots
B) Brown and brittle
C) Firm and upright
D) Wilted and yellowing
  • 9. Which part of the fennel can be eaten?
A) All parts (bulb, stalks, fronds)
B) Only the stalks
C) Only the bulb
D) Only the fronds
  • 10. What is the texture of a fresh fennel bulb?
A) Spongy
B) Soft and mushy
C) Rubbery
D) Crisp and firm
  • 11. How does bolting affect the fennel bulb's flavor?
A) It does not affect the flavor
B) It becomes sweeter
C) It becomes milder
D) It becomes more bitter
  • 12. Which type of fennel is mainly cultivated for its bulb?
A) Wild fennel
B) Sweet fennel
C) Bitter fennel
D) Florence fennel
  • 13. What is a 'slip' in fennel terminology?
A) The outer layer of the bulb
B) A method of propagation
C) A small, underdeveloped bulb
D) A type of fennel disease
  • 14. Why might a fennel bulb be slightly green?
A) Pest infestation
B) Overwatering
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Lack of nutrients
  • 15. What size fennel bulb is generally preferred?
A) Medium-sized
B) Very small
C) Size doesn't matter
D) Very large
  • 16. If the feathery fronds are yellowing, what does this indicate?
A) This is normal
B) The fennel needs more water
C) The fennel is diseased
D) The fennel is starting to age
  • 17. What does it mean if a fennel bulb has a crack?
A) It's perfectly fine
B) It will have a stronger flavor
C) It needs more sunlight
D) It might be damaged or drying out
  • 18. What is the botanical name for fennel?
A) Apium graveolens
B) Foeniculum vulgare
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Daucus carota
  • 19. How should you store a fennel bulb?
A) At room temperature
B) In a dry pantry
C) In the refrigerator
D) In the freezer
  • 20. For best results, how soon should you use a fennel bulb after purchasing?
A) It can last indefinitely
B) Within a few days
C) Within a few weeks
D) Within a month
  • 21. What is the primary use of the fronds?
A) Garnish or flavoring
B) Making fennel tea
C) Fertilizer
D) Pest control
  • 22. If the fennel bulb has a hole, what might have caused this?
A) Overwatering
B) Sunburn
C) Normal growth
D) Insect damage
  • 23. What should you do with the stalks before storing the bulb?
A) Leave them on
B) Freeze them separately
C) Trim them down
D) Wrap them in plastic
  • 24. Is it acceptable for a fennel bulb to have a slight bulge or irregularity?
A) Only if it's organic
B) No, it should be perfectly smooth
C) It indicates it is old
D) Yes, slight irregularities are common
  • 25. What is a common culinary use of fennel?
A) Candies
B) Salads or braised dishes
C) Jams and jellies
D) Pickling
  • 26. A very large fennel bulb tends to be:
A) Sweeter and more tender
B) Woody and less flavorful
C) More expensive
D) More aromatic
  • 27. What should you avoid when selecting fennel bulbs?
A) Bulbs with green stalks
B) Bulbs with signs of mold
C) Bulbs that are slightly dirty
D) Bulbs with a strong anise scent
  • 28. What is the texture of the stalks of a young fennel bulb?
A) Dry and brittle
B) Mushy and limp
C) Tough and fibrous
D) Tender and crisp
  • 29. Which of these conditions indicates potential root rot in fennel?
A) Dark, mushy base of bulb
B) Strong anise aroma
C) Yellowing fronds
D) Small bulb size
  • 30. What part of the fennel plant is used to make fennel seeds?
A) The fronds
B) The bulb
C) The stalks
D) The dried flower heads
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