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