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