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How to Identify and Classify Shallots
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  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes shallots from onions?
A) Shallots have a spherical shape.
B) Shallots are only grown in Asia.
C) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb.
D) Shallots are always larger than onions.
  • 2. Shallots belong to which plant family?
A) Asteraceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Amaryllidaceae
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a shallot bulb?
A) Elongated or pear-shaped
B) Perfectly round
C) Irregular
D) Square
  • 4. What is the flavor profile of shallots compared to onions?
A) Milder and sweeter
B) Extremely spicy
C) Exactly the same
D) More pungent and bitter
  • 5. What is the typical skin color of shallots?
A) Always green
B) Always black
C) Always white
D) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple
  • 6. How are shallots typically propagated?
A) By cuttings
B) By planting individual bulbs
C) By seeds
D) By grafting
  • 7. What is a common culinary use for shallots?
A) As a flavoring agent in sauces and dressings
B) As a tea ingredient
C) As a fruit filling
D) As a main course vegetable
  • 8. What is the internal color of a shallot bulb typically?
A) Dark brown
B) White or pale purple
C) Bright green
D) Fluorescent pink
  • 9. How many bulbs typically grow from a single shallot set?
A) One
B) Multiple
C) Thousands
D) None
  • 10. Compared to onions, what is the shelf life of shallots generally?
A) Shallots rot very quickly.
B) Much shorter
C) Much longer
D) Similar, but may store slightly longer
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a common variety of shallot?
A) Red Globe
B) French Grey
C) Echalion
D) Jersey
  • 12. What type of climate do shallots prefer?
A) Cool to temperate
B) Hot and humid
C) Arctic
D) Extremely dry
  • 13. When is the typical harvest time for shallots?
A) Late summer to early fall
B) Early spring
C) Any time of year
D) Winter
  • 14. What is a key indicator that shallots are ready to harvest?
A) The leaves grow taller
B) The bulbs turn bright red
C) The tops begin to fall over
D) The roots turn blue
  • 15. How should shallots be stored after harvesting?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
C) In a sealed plastic bag
D) Soaked in water
  • 16. What is the botanical name for shallots?
A) Allium cepa var. aggregatum
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Malus domestica
D) Solanum lycopersicum
  • 17. What is one nutritional benefit of shallots?
A) They contain no vitamins.
B) They are a good source of antioxidants.
C) They are high in cholesterol.
D) They are high in saturated fat.
  • 18. What is the ideal soil pH for growing shallots?
A) 6.0 to 7.0
B) Below 3.0
C) 8.0 to 9.0
D) 4.0 to 5.0
  • 19. What is a common pest that affects shallots?
A) Snails
B) Onion thrips
C) Aphids
D) Grasshoppers
  • 20. How deeply should shallot sets be planted?
A) Halfway in the soil
B) With the tip just showing above the soil
C) Completely buried
D) On the surface of the soil
  • 21. What is 'Echalion' shallot known for?
A) Its small, round shape
B) Its extremely pungent flavor
C) Its bright pink color
D) Its long, banana-like shape
  • 22. Which cooking method best preserves the delicate flavor of shallots?
A) Sautéing
B) Pressure cooking
C) Deep frying
D) Boiling
  • 23. What is the purpose of 'curing' shallots after harvest?
A) To dry the outer layers for better storage
B) To make them sweeter
C) To prevent them from sprouting
D) To increase their size
  • 24. What is the difference between shallots and garlic?
A) Shallots have a milder flavor than garlic.
B) Shallots grow in heads, garlic grows in clusters.
C) Shallots have a stronger flavor than garlic
D) They are the same thing.
  • 25. Which of these is the best way to determine if a shallot is fresh?
A) The bulb has a strong odor.
B) The bulb is soft and easily squished.
C) The bulb is sprouting green shoots.
D) The bulb is firm and without soft spots.
  • 26. What is a common dish that frequently uses shallots?
A) Peanut butter sandwich
B) Vinaigrette
C) Omelet
D) Ice Cream
  • 27. What is a sign of overwatering in shallots?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Larger bulb formation
D) Dark green leaves
  • 28. What is a use for shallot greens?
A) To make shallot tea.
B) They are poisonous.
C) As a substitute for chives or green onions.
D) Animal Fodder
  • 29. What should you do if your shallots start to flower?
A) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth.
B) Transplant them into a larger container.
C) Add more fertilizer.
D) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds.
  • 30. What are the benefit of growing shallots from sets instead of seeds?
A) Sets mature quicker than seeds
B) Sets do not require watering
C) Seeds mature quicker than sets
D) Seeds are easier to grow than sets
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