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How to Identify and Classify Chinese Cabbages
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the common name for Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis?
A) Bok Choy
B) Napa Cabbage
C) Choy Sum
D) Gai Lan
  • 2. What is the defining characteristic of Bok Choy?
A) Flowering shoots
B) Dark green leaves and white stalks
C) Loose, ruffled leaves
D) Tightly packed head
  • 3. Which Chinese cabbage is also known as Chinese broccoli?
A) Bok Choy
B) Napa Cabbage
C) Choy Sum
D) Gai Lan
  • 4. What part of Choy Sum is primarily consumed?
A) Stalks
B) Flowering shoots
C) Head
D) Leaves
  • 5. What is the general shape of Napa cabbage leaves?
A) Crinkled and folded inward
B) Long and thin
C) Smooth and flat
D) Small and round
  • 6. Bok Choy is a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin E
  • 7. What is the stalk texture of Gai Lan?
A) Thick and slightly bitter
B) Crisp and watery
C) Soft and spongy
D) Thin and sweet
  • 8. What is the typical color of Choy Sum's flowers?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) White
D) Pink
  • 9. Which cabbage is most susceptible to bolting in warm weather?
A) Bok Choy
B) Choy Sum
C) Gai Lan
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 10. What is the common growing season for Napa Cabbage?
A) Tropical season
B) Warm season
C) Cool season
D) Year-round
  • 11. How does baby Bok Choy differ from mature Bok Choy?
A) Smaller size and more tender
B) Bitter taste
C) Darker leaves
D) Thicker stalks
  • 12. Gai Lan is often prepared by which cooking method?
A) Steaming or stir-frying
B) Raw consumption
C) Baking
D) Boiling for extended periods
  • 13. What type of soil is best for growing most Chinese cabbages?
A) Sandy soil
B) Dry, rocky soil
C) Well-drained, fertile soil
D) Clay-heavy soil
  • 14. What is a common pest that affects Chinese cabbages?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Aphids
D) Earthworms
  • 15. What is the scientific name for Bok Choy?
A) Brassica napus
B) Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
C) Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 16. Which part of Napa cabbage is often used in Kimchi?
A) The entire head
B) Only the leaves
C) Only the roots
D) Only the stalks
  • 17. What is the primary difference between Shanghai Bok Choy and regular Bok Choy?
A) Shanghai Bok Choy is larger
B) Shanghai Bok Choy has light green stalks
C) Shanghai Bok Choy has dark green leaves
D) Shanghai Bok Choy is more bitter
  • 18. When harvesting Napa cabbage, what is a good indicator of maturity?
A) Stem thickness
B) Presence of flowers
C) Leaf color
D) Firmness of the head
  • 19. How can you prevent bolting in Choy Sum?
A) Fertilize heavily with nitrogen
B) Plant in full sun
C) Overwater regularly
D) Plant in cooler weather
  • 20. What is the best way to store Bok Choy in the refrigerator?
A) In a sealed plastic bag
B) Wrapped in a damp paper towel
C) Submerged in water
D) Uncovered in the crisper drawer
  • 21. What is a common disease that can affect Chinese cabbages?
A) Powdery Mildew
B) Rust
C) Black Spot
D) Clubroot
  • 22. Which Chinese cabbage is best suited for grilling?
A) Gai Lan
B) Choy Sum
C) Napa Cabbage
D) Bok Choy
  • 23. What characteristic makes Gai Lan different from other brassicas?
A) Edible roots.
B) Small, delicate leaves.
C) A round, tightly packed head.
D) Larger, thicker leaves and stems.
  • 24. Which Chinese cabbage is often used in stir-fries and soups?
A) All of them
B) Only Napa Cabbage
C) Only Gai Lan
D) Only Bok Choy
  • 25. What does 'bolting' refer to in the context of cabbages?
A) Stunted growth
B) Premature flowering
C) Root rot
D) Leaf discoloration
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