How to Identify and Classify Collard Greens - Test
  • 1. What is the most common identifying feature of collard greens?
A) Small, frilly, reddish leaves
B) Large, smooth, blue-green leaves
C) Thin, spotted, white leaves
D) Thick, spiky, yellow leaves
  • 2. Collard greens belong to which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Poaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 3. What is the typical texture of mature collard green leaves?
A) Smooth and bland
B) Crisp and peppery
C) Soft and sweet
D) Tough and slightly bitter
  • 4. What color are collard green stems typically?
A) Bright red
B) Dark brown
C) Green or light purple
D) Yellow
  • 5. Which growing season is best for collard greens?
A) Cool season
B) Hot season
C) Tropical season
D) Warm season
  • 6. Are collard greens a heading or non-heading vegetable?
A) Heading
B) Semi-heading
C) Sometimes heading
D) Non-heading
  • 7. What is the shape of a typical collard green leaf?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Oval to rounded
C) Needle-like
D) Elongated and pointed
  • 8. What is one common variety of collard greens?
A) Georgia Southern
B) Lacinato
C) Savoy
D) Red Russian
  • 9. How does 'Champion' collard greens typically compare to 'Georgia Southern'?
A) Smaller leaves
B) Less heat tolerant
C) More bolt resistant
D) Lighter color
  • 10. What is 'Top Bunch' known for?
A) Unique flavor
B) High yield
C) Dwarf size
D) Red leaves
  • 11. Which is a characteristic of 'Vates' collard greens?
A) Spicy flavor
B) Curly leaves
C) Very large leaves
D) Compact growth
  • 12. What type of soil do collard greens prefer?
A) Well-drained, fertile soil
B) Heavy clay soil
C) Sandy, dry soil
D) Acidic, rocky soil
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects collard greens?
A) Cabbage worms
B) Aphids
C) Squash bugs
D) Spider mites
  • 14. How do collard greens compare to kale in leaf texture?
A) Almost identical
B) More ruffled
C) Smoother
D) More finely divided
  • 15. How do collard greens compare to spinach in cold hardiness?
A) Same cold hardiness
B) More cold hardy
C) Not applicable
D) Less cold hardy
  • 16. What part of the collard green plant is typically eaten?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Stems
D) Flowers
  • 17. What is the best way to store harvested collard greens?
A) Freeze without blanching
B) Leave them out at room temperature
C) Refrigerate in a plastic bag
D) Store in direct sunlight
  • 18. What is the approximate pH level collard greens prefer?
A) 6.0-7.5
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 9.0-10.0
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 19. Which vitamin are collard greens high in?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin B12
  • 20. Collard greens are native to which region?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Eastern Mediterranean
D) Southeast Asia
  • 21. What culinary uses are collard greens most commonly known for?
A) Mexican cuisine
B) French cuisine
C) Italian cuisine
D) Southern cuisine
  • 22. What is the effect of frost on collard green flavor?
A) Makes them sweeter
B) Has no effect
C) Makes them more acidic
D) Makes them more bitter
  • 23. What is bolting in collard greens?
A) Leaf discoloration
B) Root rot
C) Stem splitting
D) Premature flowering
  • 24. How does spacing affect the size of collard greens?
A) Wider spacing always results in diseased plants
B) Spacing has no effect on size
C) Closer spacing results in larger leaves
D) Closer spacing results in smaller leaves
  • 25. What does 'heading' refer to in other vegetables, but not collard greens?
A) Growing tall
B) Forming a tight, compact head
C) Having red stems
D) Producing edible roots
  • 26. Which element is important for healthy leaf development in collard greens?
A) Phosphorus
B) Potassium
C) Nitrogen
D) Calcium
  • 27. What does 'open-pollinated' mean regarding collard green seeds?
A) Seeds require specific conditions to germinate
B) Plants will be drastically different from the parent
C) Seeds are sterile
D) Seeds will produce plants similar to the parent
  • 28. What is the typical harvest time for collard greens after planting?
A) 150-180 days
B) 55-75 days
C) 20-30 days
D) 90-120 days
  • 29. What is the best way to determine if collard greens are ready for harvest?
A) Leaves are very small and tender
B) Leaves are starting to turn yellow
C) Stems are very thick and woody
D) Leaves are full size and firm
  • 30. How do young collard greens typically taste compared to mature leaves?
A) Sweeter
B) Milder and less bitter
C) Spicier
D) More bitter
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