How to Identify and Classify Rutabagas
  • 1. What family do rutabagas belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Cucurbitaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Rutabagas are a cross between what two vegetables?
A) Kale and Broccoli
B) Cabbage and Turnip
C) Beet and Spinach
D) Carrot and Radish
  • 3. What is the primary use of rutabaga roots?
A) Ornamental
B) Fiber
C) Food
D) Fuel
  • 4. What is the typical color of rutabaga flesh?
A) Dark Green
B) Bright Red
C) Pure White
D) Yellowish-Orange
  • 5. What shape is most common for rutabaga roots?
A) Star-Shaped
B) Long and Thin
C) Pyramidal
D) Round or Oblong
  • 6. What part of the plant above the ground is often consumed?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Flowers
D) Stem
  • 7. What is the texture of the rutabaga root?
A) Firm
B) Mushy
C) Spongy
D) Soft
  • 8. Which climate is best suited for rutabaga growth?
A) Arid
B) Cool
C) Tropical
D) Hot and Humid
  • 9. What is the typical size of a mature rutabaga?
A) 1 foot in diameter
B) Smaller than a pea
C) 1 inch in diameter
D) 4-6 inches in diameter
  • 10. What type of soil is preferred for rutabagas?
A) Well-drained
B) Sandy
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects rutabagas?
A) Spider Mites
B) Mealybugs
C) Root Maggots
D) Aphids
  • 12. What is a common disease affecting rutabagas?
A) Rust
B) Powdery Mildew
C) Clubroot
D) Black Spot
  • 13. How can you tell a rutabaga from a turnip?
A) Turnips have yellow flesh
B) Rutabagas have a waxier surface
C) Turnips are always larger
D) Rutabagas grow faster
  • 14. What is the scientific name for rutabaga?
A) Daucus carota
B) Beta vulgaris
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Brassica napus var. napobrassica
  • 15. What is the outer skin color of most rutabagas?
A) Purple and Yellow
B) Red and Orange
C) Pure White
D) Green and White
  • 16. What flavor profile best describes rutabagas?
A) Extremely Spicy
B) Purely Sweet
C) Very Bitter
D) Slightly Sweet and Earthy
  • 17. How long does it typically take for rutabagas to mature?
A) 30-45 days
B) 60-75 days
C) 90-100 days
D) 150-180 days
  • 18. Which nutrient are rutabagas a good source of?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 19. Are rutabagas considered a root vegetable?
A) No
B) Only when they are young
C) Sometimes
D) Yes
  • 20. Which of the following is a common cooking method for rutabagas?
A) Pickling
B) Dehydrating
C) Fermenting
D) Roasting
  • 21. What country is Rutabaga thought to have originated from?
A) Sweden
B) Mexico
C) China
D) United States
  • 22. What does 'Swede' refer to in the context of Rutabagas?
A) A variety of Turnip
B) A synonym for Rutabaga
C) A farming technique
D) The color of the vegetable
  • 23. How should rutabagas be stored after harvest?
A) At room temperature
B) In water
C) Warm and Sunny
D) Cool and Dark
  • 24. Can rutabagas be eaten raw?
A) No, they are always poisonous raw
B) Only when very young
C) Yes, but often preferred cooked
D) Only with specific spices
  • 25. What is a characteristic difference between rutabaga leaves and turnip leaves?
A) Turnip leaves are always purple
B) Rutabaga leaves are always hairy
C) Rutabaga leaves are smoother
D) Turnip leaves are always round
  • 26. What is a potential health benefit of consuming rutabagas?
A) Enhanced Night Vision
B) Increased Hair Growth
C) Improved Digestion
D) Reduced Bone Density
  • 27. When is the best time to plant rutabagas?
A) Late Summer
B) Mid-Winter
C) Early Spring
D) Late Spring
  • 28. What is the effect of frost on Rutabagas?
A) Causes them to rot
B) Makes them inedible
C) Improves their flavor
D) Slows their growth
  • 29. How does the nutrient content of rutabagas compare to that of potatoes?
A) Rutabagas have no nutrients.
B) Potatoes are a better source of Vitamin C.
C) Similar, but rutabagas have fewer carbohydrates.
D) Rutabagas are much higher in protein.
  • 30. What role do Rutabagas play in crop rotation?
A) Have no effect on soil health.
B) Deplete the soil of nutrients.
C) Attract many harmful pests.
D) Help improve soil health.
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