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