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