How to Identify and Classify Broccoli
  • 1. What is the primary identifying characteristic of broccoli?
A) Dense, green flower heads
B) A strong, pungent odor
C) Red, leafy stems
D) Smooth, waxy leaves
  • 2. Broccoli belongs to which plant family?
A) Poaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 3. What color should fresh broccoli florets ideally be?
A) Pale blue
B) White
C) Deep green
D) Yellowish-brown
  • 4. Which part of the broccoli plant is typically eaten?
A) Roots only
B) Leaves only
C) Seeds only
D) Flower heads and stalk
  • 5. What does 'heading broccoli' refer to?
A) Broccoli used for making juice
B) Broccoli that grows without stems
C) Broccoli grown underwater
D) Broccoli with a large, central head
  • 6. What indicates that broccoli is past its prime?
A) Bright green stems
B) Yellowing florets
C) Firm head
D) Strong earthy smell
  • 7. Which vitamin is broccoli a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 8. What type of climate is best for growing broccoli?
A) Cool
B) Tropical
C) Arid
D) Hot and humid
  • 9. What is the ideal texture of a broccoli stalk?
A) Firm and crisp
B) Soft and mushy
C) Wilted and rubbery
D) Dry and brittle
  • 10. What is 'Broccolini'?
A) A type of broccoli grown in Italy
B) A hybrid of broccoli and gai lan
C) A disease that affects broccoli
D) A very small type of broccoli
  • 11. What is the scientific name for common broccoli?
A) Solanum lycopersicum
B) Brassica oleracea var. italica
C) Spinacia oleracea
D) Lactuca sativa
  • 12. Which of the following is NOT a common variety of broccoli?
A) Red Romaine
B) Calabrese
C) Waltham 29
D) DiCicco
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects broccoli?
A) Mealybugs
B) Spider mites
C) Cabbage worms
D) Aphids
  • 14. What soil pH level is optimal for broccoli growth?
A) 8.5 to 9.5
B) 7.5 to 8.5
C) 4.0 to 5.0
D) 6.0 to 7.0
  • 15. Why is it important to rotate broccoli crops?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To increase sunlight exposure
C) To prevent soilborne diseases
D) To improve flavor
  • 16. What is 'sprouting broccoli'?
A) A type of broccoli that only grows in spring
B) Broccoli grown from sprouts
C) Broccoli with multiple small heads
D) Broccoli that has started to germinate
  • 17. What is the edible part of purple sprouting broccoli?
A) Spears and leaves
B) The roots
C) Only the main head
D) Only the leaves
  • 18. What nutrient does broccoli need a lot of for healthy growth?
A) Phosphorus
B) Nitrogen
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
  • 19. What is one way to prevent broccoli from bolting (flowering prematurely)?
A) Too much fertilizer
B) High temperatures
C) Consistent watering
D) Lack of sunlight
  • 20. What is the 'crown' of the broccoli?
A) The root system
B) The outer leaves
C) The small side shoots
D) The main, central head
  • 21. Which harvest method is recommended for heading broccoli?
A) Break off individual florets by hand
B) Wait for the broccoli to flower completely
C) Pull the entire plant from the ground
D) Cut the central head with a sharp knife
  • 22. What is a sign of over-fertilizing broccoli?
A) Small, compact heads
B) Stunted growth
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Excessive leaf growth with poor head development
  • 23. How does blanching affect broccoli before freezing?
A) It makes it easier to chop
B) It removes all nutrients
C) It improves the flavor
D) It stops enzyme action
  • 24. Which of these characteristics help classify different broccoli cultivars?
A) Head size and maturity time
B) Leaf color only
C) Stem thickness only
D) Root depth only
  • 25. What is the benefit of growing broccoli in raised beds?
A) Reduces wind exposure
B) Increased shade
C) Improved drainage
D) Attracts more pollinators
  • 26. Which method of irrigation is best to prevent fungal diseases in broccoli?
A) Watering the leaves directly
B) No irrigation at all
C) Drip irrigation
D) Overhead sprinklers
  • 27. Why is it important to harvest broccoli before the flower buds open?
A) The nutritional value decreases
B) The taste becomes bitter
C) The stem becomes woody
D) It attracts pests
  • 28. What does 'side shooting' refer to in broccoli plants?
A) The broccoli plant falling over
B) The broccoli plant producing only leaves
C) The development of smaller heads after the main head is harvested
D) The broccoli plant growing in a spiral pattern
  • 29. How does soil temperature affect broccoli seed germination?
A) Extremely hot soil is ideal
B) Colder soil promotes faster germination
C) Warmer soil promotes faster germination
D) Soil temperature has no effect
  • 30. What is the main benefit of companion planting broccoli with herbs like rosemary or thyme?
A) Pest deterrence
B) Enhanced flavor
C) Improved soil drainage
D) Increased sunlight
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