How to Identify and Classify Asparagus
  • 1. What part of the asparagus plant is typically eaten?
A) The leaves
B) The roots
C) The flowers
D) The young shoots
  • 2. What is the most common color of asparagus spears?
A) Green
B) Purple
C) Yellow
D) White
  • 3. White asparagus is grown by:
A) Mounding soil over the shoots
B) Genetically modifying the plant
C) Exposing the shoots to sunlight
D) Growing it indoors
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common way to classify asparagus?
A) By color
B) By size (diameter)
C) By tenderness
D) By root depth
  • 5. What does the term 'pencil asparagus' refer to?
A) Asparagus that has not been harvested yet
B) Asparagus used for writing
C) Asparagus grown in a specific region
D) Thin asparagus spears
  • 6. The 'ferns' of the asparagus plant are:
A) The mature, leafy growth
B) The small flowers
C) The young, edible shoots
D) The underground roots
  • 7. Why are asparagus beds typically not harvested in the first year?
A) To allow the plants to establish strong roots
B) To prevent the spears from becoming too bitter
C) They are only harvested once the plants are 2 years old.
D) To encourage flower production
  • 8. What indicates that asparagus is past its prime?
A) The spear is very thick
B) The tip of the spear starts to open
C) The spear is bright green
D) The spear is slightly purple
  • 9. How should freshly harvested asparagus be stored?
A) In a dry container, refrigerated
B) Wrapped tightly in plastic, refrigerated
C) At room temperature
D) Upright in water, refrigerated
  • 10. What is the scientific name for common asparagus?
A) Solanum lycopersicum
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Asparagus officinalis
D) Malus domestica
  • 11. What soil pH is best for growing asparagus?
A) 4.0 - 5.0
B) 5.0 - 6.0
C) 6.5 - 7.5
D) 8.0 - 9.0
  • 12. Which nutrient is most important for asparagus growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Phosphorus
  • 13. What type of plant is asparagus?
A) Perennial
B) Triennial
C) Biennial
D) Annual
  • 14. What can cause asparagus spears to be bitter?
A) Overmaturity
B) Too much fertilizer
C) Too much sunlight
D) Lack of water
  • 15. Which of these pests commonly affects asparagus?
A) Asparagus beetle
B) Whiteflies
C) Aphids
D) Spider mites
  • 16. How deep should asparagus crowns be planted?
A) 1-2 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) 2-4 inches
D) 10-12 inches
  • 17. What is the purpose of 'hilling' asparagus?
A) To improve drainage
B) To produce white asparagus
C) To increase yields
D) To protect from frost
  • 18. What is the average lifespan of an asparagus plant?
A) 5-10 years
B) 30-40 years
C) 15-25 years
D) 1-3 years
  • 19. What type of climate is best suited for asparagus?
A) Arctic
B) Arid
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 20. What is the primary method of asparagus propagation?
A) Layering
B) Seeds
C) Crowns
D) Cuttings
  • 21. When is the best time to harvest asparagus?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 22. What benefit does asparagus provide nutritionally?
A) Low in fiber
B) High in saturated fat
C) High in sugar
D) High in folate
  • 23. Which disease is a common concern in asparagus cultivation?
A) Black spot
B) Fusarium crown and root rot
C) Late blight
D) Powdery mildew
  • 24. What does 'diameter grading' of asparagus refer to?
A) Analyzing nutrient content
B) Classifying by color
C) Measuring root length
D) Sorting by spear thickness
  • 25. How does harvesting asparagus encourage future growth?
A) By increasing flower production
B) By strengthening the roots
C) It doesn't; harvesting weakens the plant
D) By stimulating more spear production
  • 26. Why is it important to allow some asparagus spears to fern out?
A) To prevent weed growth
B) To replenish plant energy reserves
C) To attract pollinators
D) To produce seeds
  • 27. What is the typical spacing between asparagus plants when planting crowns?
A) 24-36 inches
B) 12-18 inches
C) 3-5 feet
D) 4-6 inches
  • 28. What is a common method to suppress weeds in asparagus beds?
A) Burning
B) Flooding
C) Mulching
D) Salting the soil
  • 29. What indicates that an asparagus spear is ready for harvest?
A) Spear has already started to fern out
B) Spear is 6-8 inches tall and tight
C) Spear is very thin and flimsy
D) Spear is completely underground
  • 30. What is the proper tool for harvesting asparagus?
A) Shovel
B) Rake
C) Trowel
D) Asparagus knife or sharp knife
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