A) Shallots are only grown in Asia. B) Shallots have a spherical shape. C) Shallots are always larger than onions. D) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb.
A) Amaryllidaceae B) Solanaceae C) Brassicaceae D) Asteraceae
A) Elongated or pear-shaped B) Square C) Perfectly round D) Irregular
A) Extremely spicy B) More pungent and bitter C) Milder and sweeter D) Exactly the same
A) Always green B) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple C) Always black D) Always white
A) By planting individual bulbs B) By grafting C) By cuttings D) By seeds
A) As a fruit filling B) As a tea ingredient C) As a flavoring agent in sauces and dressings D) As a main course vegetable
A) Fluorescent pink B) Bright green C) White or pale purple D) Dark brown
A) One B) None C) Multiple D) Thousands
A) Much longer B) Similar, but may store slightly longer C) Shallots rot very quickly. D) Much shorter
A) Echalion B) French Grey C) Red Globe D) Jersey
A) Extremely dry B) Hot and humid C) Cool to temperate D) Arctic
A) Late summer to early fall B) Any time of year C) Early spring D) Winter
A) The leaves grow taller B) The roots turn blue C) The bulbs turn bright red D) The tops begin to fall over
A) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place B) In the refrigerator C) In a sealed plastic bag D) Soaked in water
A) Solanum lycopersicum B) Malus domestica C) Brassica oleracea D) Allium cepa var. aggregatum
A) They are a good source of antioxidants. B) They are high in cholesterol. C) They are high in saturated fat. D) They contain no vitamins.
A) 6.0 to 7.0 B) 4.0 to 5.0 C) 8.0 to 9.0 D) Below 3.0
A) Snails B) Onion thrips C) Aphids D) Grasshoppers
A) Completely buried B) Halfway in the soil C) With the tip just showing above the soil D) On the surface of the soil
A) Its small, round shape B) Its long, banana-like shape C) Its extremely pungent flavor D) Its bright pink color
A) Deep frying B) Sautéing C) Boiling D) Pressure cooking
A) To make them sweeter B) To dry the outer layers for better storage C) To increase their size D) To prevent them from sprouting
A) Shallots have a milder flavor than garlic. B) Shallots have a stronger flavor than garlic C) Shallots grow in heads, garlic grows in clusters. D) They are the same thing.
A) The bulb is soft and easily squished. B) The bulb has a strong odor. C) The bulb is sprouting green shoots. D) The bulb is firm and without soft spots.
A) Peanut butter sandwich B) Ice Cream C) Vinaigrette D) Omelet
A) Rapid growth B) Larger bulb formation C) Dark green leaves D) Yellowing leaves
A) They are poisonous. B) As a substitute for chives or green onions. C) To make shallot tea. D) Animal Fodder
A) Add more fertilizer. B) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth. C) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds. D) Transplant them into a larger container.
A) Sets do not require watering B) Seeds mature quicker than sets C) Sets mature quicker than seeds D) Seeds are easier to grow than sets |