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How to Identify and Classify Radishes
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What family do radishes belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 2. Which part of the radish plant is typically consumed?
A) The root
B) The leaves
C) The flower
D) The stem
  • 3. What is the primary distinguishing factor between radish varieties?
A) Flower size
B) Seed size
C) Root shape and color
D) Leaf texture
  • 4. What is the shape of a 'Cherry Belle' radish?
A) Conical
B) Round
C) Oblong
D) Long and thin
  • 5. Which radish is known for its elongated shape?
A) French Breakfast
B) Champion
C) Easter Egg
D) Sparkler
  • 6. What color is the 'Black Spanish' radish typically?
A) White
B) Red
C) Black
D) Purple
  • 7. Which radish variety is known for its mild flavor?
A) White Icicle
B) Black Spanish
C) Daikon
D) Red Giant
  • 8. What season are radishes typically grown in?
A) Warm season
B) Tropical season
C) Dry season
D) Cool season
  • 9. What type of soil do radishes prefer?
A) Waterlogged
B) Well-drained
C) Sandy
D) Clay-heavy
  • 10. What is the typical harvest time for most radish varieties?
A) 8-10 weeks
B) 12-16 weeks
C) 3-4 weeks
D) 1-2 weeks
  • 11. Which of these radishes is considered a winter radish?
A) Cherry Belle
B) Sparkler
C) Daikon
D) French Breakfast
  • 12. What color is the 'Easter Egg' radish mix known to produce?
A) Only red
B) Only white
C) Only black
D) Various colors
  • 13. What does 'pungency' refer to in radishes?
A) Saltiness
B) Spiciness
C) Sweetness
D) Bitterness
  • 14. What is the benefit of planting radishes with carrots?
A) Increase carrot size
B) Repel pests
C) Improve soil quality
D) Attract pollinators
  • 15. What is a common pest affecting radish plants?
A) Flea beetles
B) Spider mites
C) Aphids
D) Whiteflies
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a common radish color?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Purple
D) White
  • 17. Which radish is known for its peppery flavor?
A) White Icicle
B) Cherry Belle
C) French Breakfast
D) Black Spanish
  • 18. What is the optimal soil pH for growing radishes?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 8.5-9.5
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 19. What is 'bolting' in radishes?
A) Seed rot
B) Root splitting
C) Premature flowering
D) Leaf discoloration
  • 20. What can cause radishes to become overly pungent?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Hot weather
C) Too much water
D) Poor soil
  • 21. Which of the following describes a 'Watermelon' radish?
A) Green outside, pink inside
B) White outside, red inside
C) Black outside, pink inside
D) Red outside, white inside
  • 22. How deep should radish seeds be planted?
A) 1/2 inch
B) 1 inch
C) 3 inches
D) 2 inches
  • 23. What is a 'rat-tailed' radish grown for?
A) Roots
B) Seed pods
C) Flowers
D) Leaves
  • 24. What does proper thinning of radish seedlings achieve?
A) Better root development
B) Increased leaf production
C) Reduced pest attraction
D) Faster germination
  • 25. Which country is Daikon radish most commonly associated with?
A) Japan
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) France
  • 26. What does adequate watering prevent in radishes?
A) Pest infestation
B) Splitting
C) Bolting
D) Disease
  • 27. Radish greens are edible, and taste best when?
A) Dried
B) Young and tender
C) Mature and large
D) Wilted
  • 28. What is one way to help radishes retain moisture in dry conditions?
A) Pesticide application
B) Pruning
C) Fertilizing heavily
D) Mulching
  • 29. Which radish has the longest storage life?
A) All radishes store equally well
B) Summer radishes
C) Winter radishes
D) Spring radishes
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