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How to harvest and cook wild greens - Test
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the most crucial step before harvesting any wild greens?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Washing the greens thoroughly
C) Checking the soil pH
D) Positive identification of the plant
  • 2. Which tool is most useful for harvesting larger quantities of wild greens?
A) A trowel
B) A rake
C) A shovel
D) A sharp knife or scissors
  • 3. What time of day is generally best for harvesting wild greens?
A) Midday
B) Late afternoon
C) Early morning
D) Evening
  • 4. What part of the plant should you typically avoid harvesting?
A) Greens near roadsides or treated areas
B) The flower buds
C) The newest leaves
D) The oldest leaves
  • 5. Which of these is a sign that a wild green may be unsafe to eat?
A) Presence of small insects
B) Slightly bitter taste
C) Small size
D) Discoloration or unusual odor
  • 6. What is 'blanching' in the context of cooking greens?
A) Briefly boiling and then shocking in ice water
B) Baking at a low temperature
C) Sautéing in butter
D) Adding to a salad raw
  • 7. Why is blanching often recommended for wild greens?
A) To make them easier to identify
B) To reduce bitterness and tenderize
C) To add flavor
D) To increase nutrient content
  • 8. Which cooking method is best for retaining the most nutrients in wild greens?
A) Steaming
B) Boiling
C) Frying
D) Roasting
  • 9. What type of oil is generally recommended for sautéing wild greens?
A) Motor oil
B) Vegetable oil
C) Olive oil
D) Coconut oil
  • 10. What is a common ingredient to add to sautéed wild greens for flavor?
A) Food coloring
B) Garlic
C) Bleach
D) Sugar
  • 11. Which of the following wild greens is known for its slightly lemony flavor?
A) Plantain
B) Sheep Sorrel
C) Burdock
D) Dandelion
  • 12. Which wild green is often used in soups and stews?
A) Purslane
B) Wood Sorrel
C) Chickweed
D) Nettles
  • 13. What safety precaution should you take when handling nettles?
A) Soak them in vinegar before handling
B) Freeze them before handling
C) Rub them with oil before handling
D) Wear gloves to avoid stinging
  • 14. Which of these is a common way to preserve wild greens?
A) Leaving them in water
B) Refrigerating for months
C) Drying
D) Burying them in soil
  • 15. When drying wild greens, what is important to ensure?
A) High humidity
B) Freezing temperatures
C) Direct sunlight
D) Proper ventilation to prevent mold
  • 16. Which wild green is sometimes used as a spinach substitute?
A) Kudzu
B) Pokeweed
C) Lamb's Quarters
D) Cattail
  • 17. Why is it important to harvest sustainably?
A) To ensure the plant population can regenerate
B) To attract more wildlife
C) To make the greens taste better
D) To avoid legal issues
  • 18. What does harvesting sustainably mean in practice?
A) Transplanting the greens to your garden
B) Taking all the greens from one area
C) Burning the area after harvesting
D) Taking only a small percentage of the available greens
  • 19. Which of these greens is best used raw in small quantities due to oxalic acid content?
A) Spinach
B) Kale
C) Wood Sorrel
D) Mustard greens
  • 20. What is a 'weed and feed' product?
A) A fertilizer for wild greens
B) A tool for harvesting wild greens
C) A lawn treatment that can contaminate wild greens
D) A type of edible wild green
  • 21. What is the best container to store harvested wild greens in while transporting them?
A) A breathable bag or basket
B) A sealed plastic bag
C) Wrapped in newspaper
D) A metal container
  • 22. What is the purpose of a 'foraging guide'?
A) To learn how to garden
B) To find hiking trails
C) To find the best prices on groceries
D) To help identify edible plants
  • 23. What is a good way to prepare dandelion greens to reduce their bitterness?
A) Fry them in sugar.
B) Eat them raw with vinegar.
C) Boil them in multiple changes of water.
D) Bake them at high heat.
  • 24. What is an important factor to consider when choosing a harvesting location?
A) How easy it is to access the location
B) How many other people are foraging there
C) Potential for pesticide or herbicide contamination
D) The weather forecast
  • 25. What should you do if you are unsure about the identification of a wild green?
A) Trust your instincts
B) Try a small amount and wait for a reaction
C) Do not eat it
D) Ask a random passerby
  • 26. What is the benefit of adding an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar to cooked greens?
A) It increases their nutrient content.
B) It makes them easier to digest.
C) It can help balance the bitterness and enhance flavor.
D) It makes them last longer in the refrigerator.
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a safe harvesting area?
A) On private property with permission
B) Recently sprayed with chemicals
C) Far from roads
D) Away from industrial sites
  • 28. What is the proper way to clean wild greens after harvesting?
A) Rinse thoroughly in cold water.
B) Boil before cleaning.
C) Wipe with a damp cloth.
D) Soak in hot soapy water.
  • 29. How does cooking affect the nutritional content of wild greens?
A) Cooking always increases the nutritional content.
B) Cooking has no effect on nutritional content.
C) Some nutrients are lost, but others become more bioavailable.
D) Cooking always destroys all the nutrients.
  • 30. What does 'bioavailability' mean in the context of nutrition?
A) The flavor of the food.
B) How easily the body can absorb and use nutrients.
C) The cost of the food.
D) The color of the food.
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