2010 - 2011 Neame Cup Final Category - Vegetables.
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Q1. What is characteristic about the way celery and sweetcorn are usually planted, and in
each case explain why.
Answer to Q1
They are planted in blocks rather than rows, self-blanching celery so that the plants
shade each other and sweetcorn to enhance wind pollination.
Q2. When should shallots be (a) planted and (b) harvested?
Answer to Q2
Plant no later than February or early March and harvest in July-August when the leaves
turn yellow.
Q3. What are the differences between Windsor and Longpod broad beans?
Answer to Q3
In Windsor the pods are shorter and broader and contain 4-7 seeds. They are not
suitable for autumn sowing. Longpod beans sturdy and the pods are longer and
narrower and contain 8-10 beans
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Q4. What are the differences between Hipsi and Celtic cabbages?
Answer to Q4
Hipsi are summer harvested, and have compact pointed heads and dark green
leaves. Celtic are winter harvested, bald-headed, rock hard and blue/green.
Q5. Name two vegetables in which the flower or flower bud is the part eaten.
Answer to Q5
Cauliflower, broccoli, calabrese, globe artichoke, (also courgette and Nasturtium).
Q6. Name two vegetables in which the swollen stem or leaf stalk is the part eaten.
Answer to Q6
Leek, celery, asparagus, chard, rhubarb, Florence fennel.
Q7. What other name is often given to the lettuce 'Little Gem?
Answer to Q7
Sugar Cos, because many consider it to be the lettuce with the sweetest flavour.
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