How to Grow Elephant Garlic Bulbs
  • 1. What is Elephant Garlic NOT technically?
A) Allium ampeloprasum
B) True garlic
C) Garlic-like
D) A bulb
  • 2. When is the ideal time to plant Elephant Garlic bulbs?
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Fall
D) Spring
  • 3. What type of soil does Elephant Garlic prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-draining soil
  • 4. How deep should Elephant Garlic cloves be planted?
A) Right on the surface
B) 1 inch
C) 2-3 inches
D) 6 inches
  • 5. How far apart should Elephant Garlic cloves be spaced?
A) 18 inches
B) 2 inches
C) 6-8 inches
D) 12 inches
  • 6. What is the ideal pH level for Elephant Garlic soil?
A) 8.0-9.0
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 7. What kind of fertilizer is best for Elephant Garlic?
A) High potassium
B) High nitrogen
C) No fertilizer needed
D) High phosphorus
  • 8. How often should Elephant Garlic be watered?
A) Every day
B) Never water
C) Regularly, but avoid overwatering
D) Only when the soil is bone dry
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) Tomato hornworms
B) Onion thrips
C) Aphids
D) Cabbage worms
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) Leaf rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) White rot
D) Black spot
  • 11. How can you prevent diseases in Elephant Garlic?
A) Ignoring drainage
B) Crop rotation
C) Overwatering
D) Planting cloves too close together
  • 12. When should you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) When the leaves are brown
B) When the leaves are completely green
C) When the leaves start to turn yellow
D) Any time of the year
  • 13. How do you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) Use a shovel to chop up the bulbs
B) Pull the bulbs out by the leaves
C) Carefully dig up the bulbs
D) Cut the bulbs off at the soil line
  • 14. How should Elephant Garlic bulbs be cured?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the refrigerator
C) In a dry, well-ventilated area
D) In a humid area
  • 15. How long should Elephant Garlic be cured?
A) 2-3 weeks
B) 1 week
C) 1 month
D) 1 day
  • 16. How should cured Elephant Garlic be stored?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a humid area
C) In a cool, dark, dry place
D) In the refrigerator
  • 17. What part of the Elephant Garlic plant can be eaten?
A) Only the roots
B) Only the leaves
C) The bulb and the scapes
D) The entire plant, including roots
  • 18. What are scapes?
A) The leaves of the garlic plant
B) The flower stalks of the garlic plant
C) The roots of the garlic plant
D) The outer skin of the garlic bulb
  • 19. When should scapes be harvested?
A) When they are straight
B) After the bulb is harvested
C) Never
D) When they curl
  • 20. How do you propagate Elephant Garlic besides using cloves?
A) Seeds
B) Bulbils
C) Root cuttings
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 21. What are bulbils?
A) Leaves that sprout from the bulb
B) Roots that grow from the bulb
C) Small cloves that grow on the flower stalk
D) Small bulbs formed underground
  • 22. How long does it take for bulbils to produce full-sized bulbs?
A) 2-3 years
B) 1 month
C) 1 year
D) 6 months
  • 23. Why is it important to remove scapes?
A) To encourage leaf growth
B) They are poisonous.
C) To prevent bulb rot
D) To encourage bulb growth
  • 24. Elephant Garlic is in which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Amaryllidaceae
  • 25. Compared to regular garlic, Elephant Garlic has a:
A) No flavor
B) Stronger flavor
C) Milder flavor
D) Similar flavor
  • 26. What benefit does adding compost to the soil provide?
A) Decreases fertility
B) Improves drainage and fertility
C) Decreases drainage
D) Increases soil acidity
  • 27. What is the best way to ensure you're planting healthy Elephant Garlic?
A) Plant any clove regardless of appearance
B) Soak cloves in bleach before planting
C) Freeze cloves for a month before planting
D) Inspect cloves for damage or disease
  • 28. Why is mulching beneficial for Elephant Garlic?
A) Attracts pests
B) Dries out the soil
C) Encourages weed growth
D) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • 29. What happens if you plant Elephant Garlic too late in the fall?
A) It doesn't matter when you plant them
B) Bulbs may not have time to establish roots before winter
C) The plants will grow too quickly
D) The bulbs will be larger than normal
  • 30. What is the approximate weight of a mature, well-grown Elephant Garlic bulb?
A) About a ton
B) About a gram
C) About an ounce
D) About a pound
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