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How to Identify and Classify Chard Leaves
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most common type of chard leaf based on stem color?
A) Ruby chard
B) Lucullus chard
C) Rainbow chard
D) Fordhook Giant
  • 2. Which characteristic is LEAST useful for classifying chard?
A) Leaf shape
B) Root length
C) Leaf texture
D) Stem color
  • 3. Ruby chard is primarily identified by what feature?
A) Yellow stems
B) Crinkled leaves
C) Extremely large leaves
D) Red stems and veins
  • 4. What leaf texture is most associated with 'Perpetual Spinach' chard?
A) Bumpy
B) Savoyed
C) Smooth
D) Crinkled
  • 5. Fordhook Giant chard is known for what typical size characteristic?
A) Variegated leaves
B) Small leaves
C) Thin stems
D) Large leaves
  • 6. What is 'Savoyed' leaf texture best described as?
A) Wrinkled or puckered
B) Glossy
C) Smooth and flat
D) Hairy
  • 7. Which of these colors is LEAST likely to be found in Rainbow Chard stems?
A) Red
B) Orange
C) Yellow
D) Blue
  • 8. What is a key difference between chard and spinach?
A) Chard is always sweeter.
B) Spinach comes in different colors.
C) Chard has prominent stems.
D) Spinach has thicker leaves.
  • 9. The shape of a chard leaf can be best described as:
A) Ovate
B) Peltate
C) Cordate
D) Linear
  • 10. Which characteristic is MOST reliable for identifying a specific chard cultivar?
A) Growing location
B) Leaf size alone
C) Taste alone
D) Combination of stem color and leaf texture
  • 11. What does 'variegated' mean when describing a chard leaf?
A) Having different colors in the leaf
B) Having a very thick stem
C) Having a hairy surface
D) Having a smooth edge
  • 12. What should you consider when the leaves are still small?
A) Stem color
B) Leaf size
C) Root structure
D) Taste
  • 13. Which type is known for its tolerance of hot weather?
A) Lucullus chard
B) Ruby Chard
C) Fordhook Giant
D) Rainbow Chard
  • 14. What does 'biennial' mean for chard?
A) It flowers in its second year.
B) It lives for many years.
C) It is resistant to all diseases.
D) It only lives for one year.
  • 15. When identifying chard, what part is also edible?
A) Stems
B) Roots
C) Seeds
D) Flowers
  • 16. How does bolting affect chard?
A) Stems become more colorful.
B) Roots become larger.
C) Leaves become bitter.
D) Leaves become sweeter.
  • 17. What is the scientific name for chard?
A) Spinacia oleracea
B) Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
C) Lactuca sativa
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 18. Which chard variety is often considered the most mild-flavored?
A) Ruby Chard
B) Fordhook Giant
C) Perpetual Spinach
D) Bright Lights (Rainbow Chard)
  • 19. What is the primary benefit of growing chard?
A) Colorful flowers
B) Aromatic roots
C) Durable stems
D) Nutritious leaves
  • 20. What does 'organic' mean when applied to chard cultivation?
A) Imported from a foreign country
B) Genetically modified
C) Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
D) Grown indoors only
  • 21. The leaf margins of chard are typically...
A) Wavy
B) Serrated
C) Spiny
D) Smooth
  • 22. Which nutrient is chard especially rich in?
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin B12
  • 23. What is the effect of cooking on chard leaves?
A) Taste remains unchanged
B) Volume increases
C) Volume reduces significantly
D) Color intensifies
  • 24. Which pest commonly affects chard?
A) Nematodes
B) Leaf miners
C) Spider mites
D) Aphids
  • 25. What is the ideal pH for growing chard?
A) 6.0-7.5
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 3.0-4.0
  • 26. What type of soil is best for growing chard?
A) Rocky soil
B) Well-draining, fertile soil
C) Clay soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 27. Which plant family does chard belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Amaranthaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 28. What is the best way to harvest chard for continued production?
A) Cut outer leaves
B) Cut off the top of the plant
C) Pull up the entire plant
D) Only harvest the stems
  • 29. What is a common use of chard in cooking?
A) Used to make tea
B) Sautéed as a side dish
C) Used as a thickening agent
D) Used as a food coloring
  • 30. How does frost typically affect chard?
A) Has no effect
B) Improves flavor
C) Promotes growth
D) Can damage leaves
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