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How to Identify and Classify Rutabagas - Exam
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What family do rutabagas belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 2. Rutabagas are a cross between what two vegetables?
A) Beet and Spinach
B) Cabbage and Turnip
C) Carrot and Radish
D) Kale and Broccoli
  • 3. What is the primary use of rutabaga roots?
A) Fiber
B) Fuel
C) Food
D) Ornamental
  • 4. What is the typical color of rutabaga flesh?
A) Bright Red
B) Yellowish-Orange
C) Dark Green
D) Pure White
  • 5. What shape is most common for rutabaga roots?
A) Pyramidal
B) Round or Oblong
C) Star-Shaped
D) Long and Thin
  • 6. What part of the plant above the ground is often consumed?
A) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Stem
  • 7. What is the texture of the rutabaga root?
A) Mushy
B) Soft
C) Spongy
D) Firm
  • 8. Which climate is best suited for rutabaga growth?
A) Hot and Humid
B) Cool
C) Arid
D) Tropical
  • 9. What is the typical size of a mature rutabaga?
A) Smaller than a pea
B) 4-6 inches in diameter
C) 1 foot in diameter
D) 1 inch in diameter
  • 10. What type of soil is preferred for rutabagas?
A) Clay
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Sandy
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects rutabagas?
A) Spider Mites
B) Mealybugs
C) Root Maggots
D) Aphids
  • 12. What is a common disease affecting rutabagas?
A) Black Spot
B) Clubroot
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Rust
  • 13. How can you tell a rutabaga from a turnip?
A) Turnips are always larger
B) Rutabagas have a waxier surface
C) Turnips have yellow flesh
D) Rutabagas grow faster
  • 14. What is the scientific name for rutabaga?
A) Beta vulgaris
B) Brassica napus var. napobrassica
C) Daucus carota
D) Solanum tuberosum
  • 15. What is the outer skin color of most rutabagas?
A) Red and Orange
B) Purple and Yellow
C) Pure White
D) Green and White
  • 16. What flavor profile best describes rutabagas?
A) Extremely Spicy
B) Slightly Sweet and Earthy
C) Very Bitter
D) Purely Sweet
  • 17. How long does it typically take for rutabagas to mature?
A) 90-100 days
B) 60-75 days
C) 30-45 days
D) 150-180 days
  • 18. Which nutrient are rutabagas a good source of?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Iron
  • 19. Are rutabagas considered a root vegetable?
A) Only when they are young
B) Yes
C) Sometimes
D) No
  • 20. Which of the following is a common cooking method for rutabagas?
A) Roasting
B) Dehydrating
C) Pickling
D) Fermenting
  • 21. What country is Rutabaga thought to have originated from?
A) Sweden
B) United States
C) Mexico
D) China
  • 22. What does 'Swede' refer to in the context of Rutabagas?
A) A synonym for Rutabaga
B) The color of the vegetable
C) A variety of Turnip
D) A farming technique
  • 23. How should rutabagas be stored after harvest?
A) Warm and Sunny
B) In water
C) Cool and Dark
D) At room temperature
  • 24. Can rutabagas be eaten raw?
A) Only when very young
B) Only with specific spices
C) No, they are always poisonous raw
D) Yes, but often preferred cooked
  • 25. What is a characteristic difference between rutabaga leaves and turnip leaves?
A) Turnip leaves are always round
B) Turnip leaves are always purple
C) Rutabaga leaves are smoother
D) Rutabaga leaves are always hairy
  • 26. What is a potential health benefit of consuming rutabagas?
A) Reduced Bone Density
B) Improved Digestion
C) Enhanced Night Vision
D) Increased Hair Growth
  • 27. When is the best time to plant rutabagas?
A) Early Spring
B) Late Spring
C) Late Summer
D) Mid-Winter
  • 28. What is the effect of frost on Rutabagas?
A) Slows their growth
B) Causes them to rot
C) Improves their flavor
D) Makes them inedible
  • 29. How does the nutrient content of rutabagas compare to that of potatoes?
A) Similar, but rutabagas have fewer carbohydrates.
B) Potatoes are a better source of Vitamin C.
C) Rutabagas have no nutrients.
D) Rutabagas are much higher in protein.
  • 30. What role do Rutabagas play in crop rotation?
A) Deplete the soil of nutrients.
B) Have no effect on soil health.
C) Help improve soil health.
D) Attract many harmful pests.
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