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How to Identify and Classify Chives
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the scientific name of common chives?
A) Allium sativum
B) Allium cepa
C) Allium schoenoprasum
D) Allium porrum
  • 2. What is the typical leaf shape of chives?
A) Needle-like
B) Serrated
C) Flat and broad
D) Hollow and cylindrical
  • 3. What color are chive flowers typically?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 4. Chives are a member of which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Amaryllidaceae
  • 5. How can you distinguish chives from garlic chives?
A) Chives have flat leaves
B) Chives grow taller
C) Chives have white flowers
D) Chives lack a strong garlic odor
  • 6. What is the typical height of a chive plant?
A) 10-30 cm
B) 5-10 cm
C) 30-60 cm
D) 60-90 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) Clay soil
B) Dry, infertile soil
C) Well-drained, fertile soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 9. How do chives typically propagate?
A) Runners
B) Bulbs and seeds
C) Cuttings
D) Rhizomes
  • 10. What is a common use for chives in cooking?
A) Base for soup
B) Sweetener
C) Main course
D) Garnish
  • 11. Which climate do chives thrive in?
A) Tropical
B) Temperate
C) Desert
D) Arctic
  • 12. What is the taste of chives often described as?
A) Sweet
B) Mild onion-like
C) Strong garlic-like
D) Bitter
  • 13. What is a key difference between Siberian chives and common chives?
A) Siberian chives taste sweeter
B) Siberian chives have purple flowers
C) Siberian chives have thicker leaves
D) Siberian chives are annuals
  • 14. How much sunlight do chives need?
A) Very little sunlight
B) Full shade
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Artificial light only
  • 15. What part of the chive plant is typically eaten?
A) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Bulbs
D) Flowers
  • 16. What is a sign that chives need to be divided?
A) Leaves turn yellow
B) Center dies out
C) Excessive flowering
D) Rapid growth
  • 17. What is a common pest of chives?
A) Snails
B) Aphids
C) Deer
D) Rabbits
  • 18. What characteristic distinguishes garlic chives from regular chives?
A) Shorter height
B) Purple flowers
C) Round leaves and onion scent
D) Flat leaves and garlic scent
  • 19. If you want to harvest chive seeds, what should you do?
A) Burn the flowers
B) Refrigerate the flowers
C) Harvest the flowers immediately
D) Allow the flowers to dry on the plant
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chives?
A) Hollow leaves
B) Deep taproot
C) Purple flowers
D) Onion-like flavor
  • 21. What is the best time to divide chives?
A) Whenever you feel like it
B) Early spring or fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Winter
  • 22. What is the culinary use of chive flowers?
A) Dyeing fabrics
B) Edible garnish
C) Animal feed
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) Once a month
D) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
  • 24. What does 'schoenoprasum' (in Allium schoenoprasum) mean?
A) Rush-like leek
B) Purple flower
C) Small plant
D) Garlic-flavored onion
  • 25. What is a potential health benefit associated with chives?
A) Causes allergies
B) Rich in vitamins A and C
C) Contains gluten
D) High in sodium
  • 26. If chives are not flowering, what could be the cause?
A) Overwatering
B) Lack of sunlight
C) Too little water
D) Too much fertilizer
  • 27. What is the best way to cut chives for harvesting?
A) Pull the leaves off
B) Cut near the base of the plant
C) Harvest the entire plant
D) Cut the tips of the leaves
  • 28. Why is it important to deadhead chive flowers?
A) To encourage more leaf growth
B) To prevent the plant from spreading
C) To encourage faster flowering
D) To make the plant look neater
  • 29. What is a good companion plant for chives?
A) Beans
B) Tomatoes
C) Onions
D) Cabbage
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