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How to Identify and Classify Garlic Cloves
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify garlic into groups?
A) Leaf shape
B) Hardneck vs. Softneck
C) Bulb size
D) Clove color
  • 2. Which garlic type typically has a hard, woody stalk?
A) Rocambole
B) Elephant garlic
C) Softneck
D) Hardneck
  • 3. Which garlic type is generally easier to braid?
A) Porcelain
B) Creole
C) Hardneck
D) Softneck
  • 4. Hardneck garlic typically produces what?
A) Small, tightly packed cloves
B) Scapes
C) Multiple bulbils underground
D) Braids
  • 5. Softneck garlic typically has cloves arranged in how many layers?
A) Multiple
B) Single
C) Two
D) Three
  • 6. Which hardneck subtype is known for its twisted stalk?
A) Rocambole
B) Glazed Purple Stripe
C) Purple Stripe
D) Porcelain
  • 7. Which hardneck subtype has a smooth, white bulb wrapper?
A) Rocambole
B) Purple Stripe
C) Porcelain
D) Marbled Purple Stripe
  • 8. What is a distinguishing characteristic of Purple Stripe garlic?
A) White bulb wrapper
B) Purple stripes on the bulb wrapper
C) Many small cloves
D) Twisted stalk
  • 9. What is a common characteristic of Artichoke garlic (Softneck)?
A) Large cloves in multiple layers
B) Has a twisted stalk
C) Produces scapes
D) Small cloves in a single layer
  • 10. Which softneck subtype is known for its long storage life?
A) Creole
B) Artichoke
C) Turban
D) Silverskin
  • 11. What is a typical characteristic of Silverskin garlic?
A) A twisted stalk
B) A single layer of cloves
C) Large cloves with purple stripes
D) Tightly wrapped cloves with silverish skin
  • 12. What is a key characteristic of Creole garlic?
A) White cloves
B) Small, tightly packed cloves
C) Reddish or purplish cloves
D) Large, single clove
  • 13. Where is Creole garlic commonly grown?
A) Southern climates
B) High altitude regions
C) Desert regions
D) Northern climates
  • 14. What climate does hardneck garlic prefer?
A) Colder climates
B) Warmer climates
C) Desert climates
D) Tropical climates
  • 15. What climate does softneck garlic prefer?
A) Warmer climates
B) Colder climates
C) Arctic climates
D) Alpine climates
  • 16. What does 'vernalization' refer to in garlic growing?
A) Exposure to dry conditions
B) Exposure to sunlight
C) Exposure to high humidity
D) Exposure to cold temperatures
  • 17. Why is vernalization important for hardneck garlic?
A) It extends storage life.
B) It promotes clove development.
C) It promotes bulb braiding.
D) It increases disease resistance.
  • 18. What should you look for when selecting garlic for planting?
A) Cloves with damaged wrappers.
B) Soft, shriveled cloves.
C) Cloves with green sprouts already.
D) Firm, plump cloves free of disease.
  • 19. What is a scape?
A) The root of softneck garlic
B) The wrapper of the garlic bulb
C) A type of soil amendment
D) The flower stalk of hardneck garlic
  • 20. When should scapes typically be removed?
A) Never, they should be left on
B) After the flower opens
C) Before they curl completely
D) When the bulb is harvested
  • 21. Why are scapes removed from hardneck garlic?
A) To redirect energy to bulb growth
B) To prevent disease
C) To prevent the plant from flowering
D) To make the garlic taste better
  • 22. Which garlic type is generally the hottest in flavor?
A) Silverskin
B) Porcelain
C) Purple Stripe
D) Artichoke
  • 23. What is the most reliable way to determine a garlic variety?
A) Judging by the color of the cloves alone.
B) Judging by the smell of the cloves alone.
C) Plant it and observe its growth and characteristics.
D) Judging by the size of the bulb alone.
  • 24. Elephant garlic is technically more closely related to what?
A) Onions
B) Leeks
C) Shallots
D) Garlic
  • 25. What is the purpose of the garlic bulb wrapper?
A) To protect the cloves.
B) To regulate temperature.
C) To attract pollinators.
D) To provide nutrients.
  • 26. How can you tell if garlic is ready to harvest?
A) The bulb is completely exposed above ground.
B) The plant flowers vigorously.
C) The lower leaves begin to turn brown.
D) The scapes begin to turn brown.
  • 27. What is the ideal storage condition for harvested garlic?
A) Warm, dry, and airtight.
B) Cold, wet, and dark.
C) Warm, humid, and dark.
D) Cool, dry, and well-ventilated.
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