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How to Grow Elephant Garlic Bulbs - Quiz
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  • 1. What is Elephant Garlic NOT technically?
A) A bulb
B) Garlic-like
C) Allium ampeloprasum
D) True garlic
  • 2. When is the ideal time to plant Elephant Garlic bulbs?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Fall
  • 3. What type of soil does Elephant Garlic prefer?
A) Clay soil
B) Well-draining soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 4. How deep should Elephant Garlic cloves be planted?
A) 6 inches
B) Right on the surface
C) 1 inch
D) 2-3 inches
  • 5. How far apart should Elephant Garlic cloves be spaced?
A) 6-8 inches
B) 18 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 2 inches
  • 6. What is the ideal pH level for Elephant Garlic soil?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 7. What kind of fertilizer is best for Elephant Garlic?
A) No fertilizer needed
B) High phosphorus
C) High nitrogen
D) High potassium
  • 8. How often should Elephant Garlic be watered?
A) Only when the soil is bone dry
B) Every day
C) Regularly, but avoid overwatering
D) Never water
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) Tomato hornworms
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage worms
D) Onion thrips
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) Leaf rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) White rot
D) Black spot
  • 11. How can you prevent diseases in Elephant Garlic?
A) Overwatering
B) Crop rotation
C) Ignoring drainage
D) Planting cloves too close together
  • 12. When should you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) When the leaves start to turn yellow
B) When the leaves are completely green
C) Any time of the year
D) When the leaves are brown
  • 13. How do you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) Use a shovel to chop up the bulbs
B) Carefully dig up the bulbs
C) Pull the bulbs out by the leaves
D) Cut the bulbs off at the soil line
  • 14. How should Elephant Garlic bulbs be cured?
A) In a humid area
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
D) In a dry, well-ventilated area
  • 15. How long should Elephant Garlic be cured?
A) 1 month
B) 1 day
C) 2-3 weeks
D) 1 week
  • 16. How should cured Elephant Garlic be stored?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In direct sunlight
C) In a cool, dark, dry place
D) In a humid area
  • 17. What part of the Elephant Garlic plant can be eaten?
A) The entire plant, including roots
B) Only the roots
C) Only the leaves
D) The bulb and the scapes
  • 18. What are scapes?
A) The outer skin of the garlic bulb
B) The leaves of the garlic plant
C) The roots of the garlic plant
D) The flower stalks of the garlic plant
  • 19. When should scapes be harvested?
A) When they are straight
B) After the bulb is harvested
C) Never
D) When they curl
  • 20. How do you propagate Elephant Garlic besides using cloves?
A) Root cuttings
B) Bulbils
C) Seeds
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 21. What are bulbils?
A) Small cloves that grow on the flower stalk
B) Small bulbs formed underground
C) Leaves that sprout from the bulb
D) Roots that grow from the bulb
  • 22. How long does it take for bulbils to produce full-sized bulbs?
A) 1 year
B) 6 months
C) 2-3 years
D) 1 month
  • 23. Why is it important to remove scapes?
A) To encourage bulb growth
B) They are poisonous.
C) To prevent bulb rot
D) To encourage leaf growth
  • 24. Elephant Garlic is in which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Amaryllidaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 25. Compared to regular garlic, Elephant Garlic has a:
A) Similar flavor
B) Milder flavor
C) Stronger flavor
D) No flavor
  • 26. What benefit does adding compost to the soil provide?
A) Decreases fertility
B) Increases soil acidity
C) Improves drainage and fertility
D) Decreases drainage
  • 27. What is the best way to ensure you're planting healthy Elephant Garlic?
A) Soak cloves in bleach before planting
B) Plant any clove regardless of appearance
C) Freeze cloves for a month before planting
D) Inspect cloves for damage or disease
  • 28. Why is mulching beneficial for Elephant Garlic?
A) Attracts pests
B) Encourages weed growth
C) Dries out the soil
D) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • 29. What happens if you plant Elephant Garlic too late in the fall?
A) The plants will grow too quickly
B) The bulbs will be larger than normal
C) It doesn't matter when you plant them
D) Bulbs may not have time to establish roots before winter
  • 30. What is the approximate weight of a mature, well-grown Elephant Garlic bulb?
A) About a ton
B) About a pound
C) About an ounce
D) About a gram
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