How to Identify and Classify Red Cabbages
  • 1. What primary color family does a red cabbage belong to?
A) Pink
B) Purple
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 2. The color intensity of a red cabbage can vary based on what?
A) Sunlight exposure
B) Soil pH
C) Seed variety only
D) Watering frequency
  • 3. What pigment is primarily responsible for the red/purple color?
A) Chlorophyll
B) Xanthophylls
C) Carotenoids
D) Anthocyanins
  • 4. Which shape is MOST common for red cabbages?
A) Flat
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Oblong
  • 5. What is the surface texture of a red cabbage leaf typically described as?
A) Fuzzy
B) Rough
C) Waxy
D) Velvety
  • 6. Which part of the plant is the 'head' we consume?
A) Flower
B) Stem
C) Terminal bud
D) Root
  • 7. What is the typical size range for red cabbage heads (in diameter)?
A) 14-16 inches
B) 10-12 inches
C) 2-4 inches
D) 6-8 inches
  • 8. Are the inner leaves of a red cabbage typically lighter or darker than the outer leaves?
A) The same color
B) Lighter
C) Irrelevant
D) Darker
  • 9. What plant family does red cabbage belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 10. The tightly packed leaves form a structure called?
A) Stalk
B) Head
C) Bulb
D) Corm
  • 11. What is the general growing season for red cabbage?
A) Warm Season
B) Tropical Season
C) Arid Season
D) Cool Season
  • 12. Which of these is a common variety of red cabbage?
A) Green Globe
B) Savoy King
C) Napa Queen
D) Red Acre
  • 13. What is a key characteristic of early maturing red cabbage varieties?
A) Longer storage life
B) Larger head size
C) Darker color
D) Smaller head size
  • 14. How can you assess the freshness of a red cabbage at the store?
A) Firmness of the head
B) Brightness of color
C) Smell of the cabbage
D) Size of the leaves
  • 15. What does 'bolting' refer to in red cabbage?
A) Head splitting
B) Leaf discoloration
C) Root rot
D) Premature flowering
  • 16. What is the best method to store red cabbage?
A) Pantry
B) Room temperature
C) Frozen
D) Refrigerated
  • 17. A cross-section of a red cabbage head will reveal what type of pattern?
A) Solid
B) Spotted
C) Hollow
D) Layered
  • 18. Red cabbage is a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin C
  • 19. What is the taste of red cabbage often described as?
A) Bland
B) Slightly peppery
C) Bitter
D) Sweet
  • 20. Which of the following can affect the taste of red cabbage?
A) Cooking method
B) Time of year
C) Size of the head
D) Color of the cabbage
  • 21. What is the best pH range for growing red cabbage?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 8.5-9.5
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 22. What type of soil is best for growing red cabbage?
A) Sandy
B) Clay
C) Well-drained
D) Rocky
  • 23. How does acidic soil affect red cabbage color?
A) More red
B) More green
C) More blue
D) No effect
  • 24. How does alkaline soil affect red cabbage color?
A) More green
B) More red
C) No effect
D) More blue
  • 25. What is a common pest of red cabbage?
A) Cabbage worms
B) Grasshoppers
C) Spider mites
D) Aphids
  • 26. What is a common disease of red cabbage?
A) Rust
B) Clubroot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Black spot
  • 27. What is the proper spacing for planting red cabbage seedlings?
A) 18-24 inches
B) 4-6 inches
C) 30-36 inches
D) 6-12 inches
  • 28. Which of the following is a good companion plant for red cabbage?
A) Corn
B) Dill
C) Tomatoes
D) Potatoes
  • 29. What is the best time of day to harvest red cabbage?
A) Midday
B) Evening
C) Early morning
D) Late afternoon
  • 30. What is blanching red cabbage?
A) Exposing to sunlight
B) Freezing without cooking
C) Briefly cooking in boiling water
D) Covering with soil
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