- 1. What is the most obvious distinguishing feature of elephant garlic compared to regular garlic?
A) Taste
B) Smell
C) Color
D) Size
- 2. How many cloves are typically found in an elephant garlic bulb?
A) 20-30
B) 1-2
C) 10-15
D) 4-6
- 3. What is the approximate diameter of a mature elephant garlic bulb?
A) 2-4 inches
B) 5-7 inches
C) Less than 0.5 inch
D) 0.5-1 inch
- 4. What is the flavor profile of elephant garlic compared to regular garlic?
A) Milder
B) Stronger
C) Sweeter
D) Bitter
- 5. What shape is an elephant garlic bulb generally?
A) Rounded
B) Elongated
C) Irregular
D) Flat
- 6. What type of garlic is elephant garlic most closely related to?
A) Shallot
B) Artichoke
C) Onion
D) Leek
- 7. What is the typical color of the outer skin of an elephant garlic bulb?
A) White
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Brown
- 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for elephant garlic?
A) Sautéing
B) Roasting
C) Making strong garlic powder
D) Pickling
- 9. How does the papery wrapper of elephant garlic typically appear?
A) Oily
B) Missing entirely
C) Thick and sturdy
D) Thin and fragile
- 10. What is the ideal time of year to plant elephant garlic in most regions?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Summer
- 11. Elephant garlic is often mistaken for:
A) Ginger root
B) A type of onion
C) Turmeric
D) Horseradish
- 12. What is a 'round' in elephant garlic cultivation?
A) A bulb with many cloves
B) The outer layer of the bulb
C) A type of fertilizer
D) A single, undeveloped bulb
- 13. When assessing quality, what is a key indicator of a healthy elephant garlic bulb?
A) Softness
B) Firmness
C) Sprouting
D) Discoloration
- 14. Compared to regular garlic, what is the shelf life of elephant garlic generally like?
A) Indefinite
B) Longer
C) The same
D) Shorter
- 15. What is the most common soil type preferred by elephant garlic?
A) Sandy
B) Waterlogged
C) Clay-heavy
D) Well-drained
- 16. Elephant garlic can be classified as a:
A) Hardneck variety
B) Softneck variety
C) Long-day variety
D) Short-day variety
- 17. What is the approximate height elephant garlic leaves can reach?
A) 2-4 feet
B) 5-6 feet
C) 6-12 inches
D) Under 6 inches
- 18. How does the scape (flower stalk) of elephant garlic compare to regular garlic?
A) Identical in size
B) Non-existent
C) Much larger
D) Much smaller
- 19. What is the purpose of removing the scape from elephant garlic?
A) To prevent flowering
B) To make the plant more attractive
C) To deter pests
D) To increase bulb size
- 20. What is a common pest that affects elephant garlic?
A) Nematodes
B) Aphids
C) Ladybugs
D) Spider mites
- 21. Which of these growing conditions is detrimental to elephant garlic?
A) Cool temperatures
B) Full sunlight
C) Fertile soil
D) Waterlogged soil
- 22. The cloves of elephant garlic are typically:
A) Covered in spines
B) Difficult to peel
C) Brittle
D) Easily peeled
- 23. What is the best way to store harvested elephant garlic bulbs?
A) Humid environment
B) Cool, dry place
C) Refrigerator
D) Freezer
- 24. What does 'curing' elephant garlic refer to?
A) Soaking the bulbs in water
B) Drying the bulbs after harvest
C) Treating the bulbs with fungicide
D) Freezing the bulbs
- 25. Which part of the elephant garlic plant is typically eaten?
A) Roots
B) Flowers
C) Leaves
D) Bulb and scapes
- 26. Elephant garlic seed production is generally:
A) Non-existent
B) Rare
C) Common
D) Unpredictable
- 27. What characteristic makes elephant garlic beneficial in companion planting?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Nitrogen fixer
C) Pest repellent
D) Provides shade
- 28. Elephant garlic requires what sunlight exposure to grow optimally?
A) Partial shade
B) Full sun
C) Full shade
D) Dappled sunlight
- 29. Which nutrient is most important for elephant garlic bulb development?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
- 30. What is the ideal spacing between elephant garlic cloves when planting?
A) 12-14 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) 2-3 inches
D) 1-2 inches
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