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