How to Grow Pinto Beans
  • 1. What type of climate do pinto beans prefer?
A) Warm
B) Temperate
C) Freezing
D) Cold
  • 2. Pinto beans are legumes, meaning they can:
A) Grow in any soil
B) Fix nitrogen in the soil
C) Require no fertilizer
D) Deplete nitrogen in the soil
  • 3. What soil pH is ideal for pinto beans?
A) 3.0-4.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 4. When is the best time to plant pinto beans?
A) Any time of year
B) After the last frost
C) During the winter
D) Before the first frost
  • 5. How deep should you plant pinto bean seeds?
A) On the surface
B) 6-7 inches
C) 1-2 inches
D) 4-5 inches
  • 6. What is the recommended spacing between pinto bean plants in a row?
A) 6-8 inches
B) 12-18 inches
C) 2-4 inches
D) 3 feet
  • 7. How often should you water pinto beans?
A) Only when the soil is bone dry
B) Regularly, especially during flowering and pod development
C) Once a month
D) Never
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for pinto beans?
A) Low-nitrogen
B) Any fertilizer will do
C) No fertilizer is needed
D) High-nitrogen
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects pinto beans?
A) Earthworms
B) Bean beetles
C) Ladybugs
D) Praying mantises
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects pinto beans?
A) Rose black spot
B) Powdery mildew (only on squash)
C) Bean rust
D) Tomato blight
  • 11. When are pinto beans typically ready for harvest?
A) When the pods are dry and brown
B) When the pods are green and plump
C) When the flowers have just bloomed
D) After the first frost
  • 12. How should you harvest pinto beans?
A) Cut the stems at the base
B) Wait for the pods to fall off
C) Pull up the entire plant or pick the pods
D) Shake the plant vigorously
  • 13. What is the process of 'curing' pinto beans?
A) Freezing the beans for later use
B) Drying the beans in their pods
C) Soaking the beans in water
D) Cooking the beans immediately after harvest
  • 14. Where should pinto beans be stored after they are dried?
A) In an airtight container in a cool, dry place
B) In a sunny windowsill
C) In the refrigerator
D) Outdoors
  • 15. How long can dried pinto beans be stored?
A) About a month
B) Only a few days
C) Several years
D) Until the next harvest
  • 16. What does 'inoculating' pinto bean seeds mean?
A) Adding nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the soil or seeds
B) Treating seeds with insecticide
C) Watering the seeds with a special solution
D) Planting the seeds in a greenhouse
  • 17. Why is crop rotation important for pinto beans?
A) To prevent soil depletion and disease buildup
B) To attract more pests
C) It's not important
D) To make the soil more acidic
  • 18. What is a good companion plant for pinto beans?
A) Fennel
B) Onions
C) Corn
D) Garlic
  • 19. What is the role of mulch in pinto bean cultivation?
A) Suppress weeds and retain moisture
B) Attract pests
C) Has no role
D) Make the soil more acidic
  • 20. What type of soil drainage do pinto beans require?
A) Any drainage is fine
B) Waterlogged
C) Well-drained
D) Poorly drained
  • 21. How long does it typically take for pinto beans to mature?
A) 30-45 days
B) 200-250 days
C) 90-100 days
D) 5-10 days
  • 22. What is 'bush' type pinto bean?
A) A compact, self-supporting plant
B) A vine
C) A climbing bean
D) A perennial plant
  • 23. What is 'pole' type pinto bean?
A) A bush type bean
B) A short, shrubby bean
C) A bean that grows underground
D) A bean that requires a trellis or support
  • 24. What is 'green manure'?
A) Urine used as fertilizer
B) Artificial fertilizer that is green
C) A crop grown to be tilled back into the soil as fertilizer
D) A fertilizer made from grass clippings
  • 25. What effect does consistent drought have on Pinto Beans?
A) Reduced yield and quality
B) No effect
C) Increased yield
D) Improved flavor
  • 26. What is the main benefit of growing heirloom pinto beans?
A) Higher yield
B) Resistance to all diseases
C) Faster growth
D) Preservation of genetic diversity
  • 27. What does 'thinning' seedlings mean?
A) Moving seedlings indoors
B) Watering seedlings with diluted fertilizer
C) Adding more seedlings to increase density
D) Removing some seedlings to give others more space
  • 28. What type of soil is best for Pinto Beans?
A) Sandy
B) Clay
C) Loamy
D) Rocky
  • 29. What does the term 'determinate' mean in relation to pinto beans?
A) The plant only produces green beans
B) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops producing new growth
C) The plant continues to grow indefinitely
D) The plant requires specific day length to flower
  • 30. How should pinto beans be prepared for cooking?
A) Eaten raw
B) Boiled immediately
C) Fried in oil
D) Soaked in water for several hours
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