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