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How to Identify and Classify Cabbages - Exam
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family do cabbages belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 2. Which type of cabbage has a tightly packed, round head?
A) Napa Cabbage
B) Savoy Cabbage
C) Dutch White Cabbage
D) Bok Choy
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Savoy cabbage?
A) Red color
B) Smooth leaves
C) Crinkled leaves
D) Elongated head
  • 4. Napa cabbage is commonly used in which cuisine?
A) South American
B) Asian
C) African
D) Mediterranean
  • 5. What shape is typical of Bok Choy?
A) Cone-shaped
B) Elongated, with leafy greens and thick stalks
C) Round and compact
D) Loose and feathery
  • 6. Which color is *least* common in cabbages?
A) Orange
B) Purple
C) Red
D) Green
  • 7. What is the 'head' of a cabbage botanically speaking?
A) A terminal bud
B) A root
C) A flower
D) A fruit
  • 8. What does 'cruciferous' refer to regarding cabbage?
A) The root structure
B) The color of the leaves
C) The cross-shaped flower petals
D) The shape of the head
  • 9. What is the texture of the leaves of Dutch White Cabbage?
A) Smooth
B) Crinkled
C) Fuzzy
D) Spiky
  • 10. Red cabbage gets its color from what pigment?
A) Chlorophyll
B) Melanin
C) Anthocyanins
D) Carotenoids
  • 11. Which of these is a flowering cabbage variety, grown for ornamental purposes?
A) Dutch White Cabbage
B) Ornamental Kale
C) Bok Choy
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 12. What is the growing habit of loose-leaf kale?
A) Leaves do not form a head.
B) Grows only in water
C) Forms a long, cylindrical head
D) Forms a tight, round head
  • 13. What is the most common use of green cabbage?
A) Coleslaw
B) Stir-fry
C) Kimchi
D) Sushi
  • 14. Which cabbage has a mild, slightly sweet flavor?
A) Red Cabbage
B) Savoy Cabbage
C) Green Cabbage
D) Napa Cabbage
  • 15. What type of soil is ideal for growing cabbages?
A) Well-drained, fertile soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Dry soil
  • 16. When is the best time to plant cabbages for a fall harvest?
A) Late summer
B) Late fall
C) Mid-winter
D) Early spring
  • 17. What is 'heading' in cabbage cultivation?
A) The removal of pests
B) The application of fertilizer
C) The formation of a dense head
D) The planting of seeds
  • 18. What is the ideal pH range for growing cabbages?
A) 9.5-11.0
B) 4.0-5.5
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 8.0-9.5
  • 19. Which of these is a common pest of cabbages?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Cabbage worms
C) Aphids
D) Mealybugs
  • 20. What is a key difference between kale and cabbage?
A) Kale does not form a head
B) Cabbage is more nutritious
C) Cabbage is always purple
D) Kale is always green
  • 21. What preparation method brings out the sweetness of cabbage?
A) Roasting
B) Frying
C) Steaming
D) Boiling
  • 22. What is the scientific name for cabbage?
A) Malus domestica
B) Lactuca sativa
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 23. What is a key characteristic of January King cabbage?
A) Purple-tinged leaves and winter hardiness
B) Loosely packed yellow leaves
C) White tightly packed leaves
D) Bright green and delicate flavour
  • 24. How does 'nitrogen deficiency' manifest in cabbage plants?
A) Excessive flowering
B) Leaf curling
C) Stunted growth
D) Yellowing of older leaves
  • 25. What is the benefit of crop rotation when growing cabbages?
A) Reduces soilborne diseases and pests
B) Enhances sunlight exposure
C) Improves drainage
D) Increases nitrogen in the soil
  • 26. Which cabbage family member is known for its high vitamin K content?
A) Brussels sprouts
B) Cabbage
C) Kale
D) Bok choy
  • 27. Which climate is best suited for cabbage cultivation?
A) Hot and humid
B) Cool
C) Tropical
D) Desert
  • 28. What is 'bolting' in cabbage, and when is it likely to occur?
A) Leaf burn, from excessive sun
B) Premature flowering, in hot weather
C) Root rot, during overwatering
D) Head splitting, due to rapid growth
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