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How to Identify and Classify Chives
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the scientific name of common chives?
A) Allium schoenoprasum
B) Allium cepa
C) Allium sativum
D) Allium porrum
  • 2. What is the typical leaf shape of chives?
A) Needle-like
B) Flat and broad
C) Serrated
D) Hollow and cylindrical
  • 3. What color are chive flowers typically?
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Yellow
D) White
  • 4. Chives are a member of which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Amaryllidaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 5. How can you distinguish chives from garlic chives?
A) Chives lack a strong garlic odor
B) Chives have white flowers
C) Chives have flat leaves
D) Chives grow taller
  • 6. What is the typical height of a chive plant?
A) 10-30 cm
B) 30-60 cm
C) 60-90 cm
D) 5-10 cm
  • 7. Are chives annual or perennial?
A) Annual
B) It depends on the variety
C) Biennial
D) Perennial
  • 8. What type of soil do chives prefer?
A) Sandy soil
B) Dry, infertile soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained, fertile soil
  • 9. How do chives typically propagate?
A) Cuttings
B) Runners
C) Rhizomes
D) Bulbs and seeds
  • 10. What is a common use for chives in cooking?
A) Garnish
B) Base for soup
C) Main course
D) Sweetener
  • 11. Which climate do chives thrive in?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Tropical
D) Desert
  • 12. What is the taste of chives often described as?
A) Sweet
B) Strong garlic-like
C) Mild onion-like
D) Bitter
  • 13. What is a key difference between Siberian chives and common chives?
A) Siberian chives are annuals
B) Siberian chives taste sweeter
C) Siberian chives have purple flowers
D) Siberian chives have thicker leaves
  • 14. How much sunlight do chives need?
A) Full sun to partial shade
B) Very little sunlight
C) Artificial light only
D) Full shade
  • 15. What part of the chive plant is typically eaten?
A) Flowers
B) Bulbs
C) Leaves
D) Roots
  • 16. What is a sign that chives need to be divided?
A) Rapid growth
B) Center dies out
C) Excessive flowering
D) Leaves turn yellow
  • 17. What is a common pest of chives?
A) Snails
B) Rabbits
C) Deer
D) Aphids
  • 18. What characteristic distinguishes garlic chives from regular chives?
A) Purple flowers
B) Round leaves and onion scent
C) Shorter height
D) Flat leaves and garlic scent
  • 19. If you want to harvest chive seeds, what should you do?
A) Allow the flowers to dry on the plant
B) Harvest the flowers immediately
C) Burn the flowers
D) Refrigerate the flowers
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chives?
A) Deep taproot
B) Onion-like flavor
C) Hollow leaves
D) Purple flowers
  • 21. What is the best time to divide chives?
A) Mid-summer
B) Winter
C) Whenever you feel like it
D) Early spring or fall
  • 22. What is the culinary use of chive flowers?
A) Edible garnish
B) Animal feed
C) Dyeing fabrics
D) Making essential oils
  • 23. How frequently should you water chives?
A) Never, they are drought-resistant
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
D) Once a month
  • 24. What does 'schoenoprasum' (in Allium schoenoprasum) mean?
A) Small plant
B) Garlic-flavored onion
C) Rush-like leek
D) Purple flower
  • 25. What is a potential health benefit associated with chives?
A) Causes allergies
B) Rich in vitamins A and C
C) High in sodium
D) Contains gluten
  • 26. If chives are not flowering, what could be the cause?
A) Too little water
B) Overwatering
C) Lack of sunlight
D) Too much fertilizer
  • 27. What is the best way to cut chives for harvesting?
A) Harvest the entire plant
B) Cut near the base of the plant
C) Cut the tips of the leaves
D) Pull the leaves off
  • 28. Why is it important to deadhead chive flowers?
A) To encourage faster flowering
B) To make the plant look neater
C) To encourage more leaf growth
D) To prevent the plant from spreading
  • 29. What is a good companion plant for chives?
A) Onions
B) Tomatoes
C) Beans
D) Cabbage
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