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