How to Identify and Classify Edamame Beans - Quiz
  • 1. What plant family does edamame belong to?
A) Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
B) Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
C) Fabaceae (Legume Family)
D) Poaceae (Grass Family)
  • 2. Edamame beans are essentially immature versions of which bean?
A) Soybean
B) Pinto Bean
C) Lima Bean
D) Kidney Bean
  • 3. At what stage are edamame beans typically harvested?
A) After they turn brown
B) Before they harden
C) When the pods split open
D) After the first frost
  • 4. What color should the pods of fresh edamame typically be?
A) Dark purple
B) Pale white
C) Yellowish-brown
D) Bright green
  • 5. Which of these characteristics indicates freshness in edamame?
A) Firm pods
B) Dry, brittle pods
C) Soft pods
D) Wilted leaves
  • 6. How many beans are typically found in an edamame pod?
A) 2-3
B) 10-12
C) Only 1
D) 5-7
  • 7. What is the typical length of an edamame pod?
A) 2-3 inches
B) 10-12 inches
C) Less than 1 inch
D) 6-8 inches
  • 8. Which of the following is NOT a common edamame variety classification factor?
A) Pod shape
B) Root depth
C) Maturity time
D) Bean size
  • 9. What does 'maturity time' refer to in edamame classification?
A) Bean cooking time
B) Days to harvest
C) Plant lifespan
D) Germination rate
  • 10. Which type of edamame bean is known for its larger size and sweeter flavor?
A) Bush edamame
B) Jumbo edamame
C) Vine edamame
D) Dwarf edamame
  • 11. The number of days to maturity for edamame is usually between?
A) 200-250 days
B) 30-50 days
C) 150-180 days
D) 70-100 days
  • 12. A uniformly green color in the edamame pod indicates:
A) Disease
B) Proper maturity
C) Over-maturity
D) Lack of sunlight
  • 13. What is 'pubescence' in relation to edamame pods?
A) Stem thickness
B) Flower petals
C) Fine hairs on the pod
D) Root nodules
  • 14. The 'hilum' of the edamame bean refers to:
A) The flowering part of the plant
B) The scar where the bean attached to the pod
C) The root of the plant
D) The outer shell of the pod
  • 15. Which characteristic helps distinguish between different varieties of edamame based on plant growth habit?
A) Leaf shape
B) Bush or Vine
C) Pod size
D) Bean color
  • 16. What does 'lodging' refer to in edamame plants?
A) Formation of pods
B) Falling over of the plant
C) Root rot
D) Leaf discoloration
  • 17. Which is a common method to classify edamame based on its intended use?
A) Early or Late Season
B) Organic or Conventional
C) Tall or Short Plant
D) Processing or Fresh Market
  • 18. What is one way to classify edamame based on bean color?
A) Green, yellow, black
B) Pink, silver, gold
C) Red, blue, purple
D) Orange, brown, white
  • 19. A 'beany' flavor in edamame usually indicates:
A) Nitrogen deficiency
B) Genetic modification
C) Over-maturity or poor storage
D) Proper maturity and freshness
  • 20. What is a 'node' on an edamame plant?
A) A disease affecting the plant
B) A type of fertilizer
C) Where leaves or flowers grow
D) The main root of the plant
  • 21. The presence of 'nitrogen-fixing nodules' on edamame roots is a sign of:
A) Healthy soil biology
B) Insect infestation
C) Fungal infection
D) Nitrogen deficiency
  • 22. How does pod shape play a role in edamame classification?
A) Thick or thin
B) Smooth or rough
C) Large or small
D) Straight or curved
  • 23. Which edamame classification is characterized by the plant's ability to resist common diseases?
A) Disease resistance
B) Sweet flavor
C) High yield
D) Early maturity
  • 24. What does 'determinate' refer to in edamame plant growth?
A) Stops growing at a certain height
B) Requires staking
C) Continues growing indefinitely
D) Grows only in partial shade
  • 25. What's the primary purpose of blanching edamame before freezing?
A) To improve texture
B) To increase shelf life
C) To add flavor
D) To stop enzyme action
  • 26. If the edamame pods are yellowing, what could be the reason?
A) Lack of water
B) Pest infestation
C) Over-maturity
D) Too much sunlight
  • 27. Which harvesting method helps classify edamame?
A) Morning or evening harvest
B) Harvest before or after rain
C) Hand-picked or mechanically harvested
D) Harvesting only the top pods
  • 28. How can yield be a classification factor?
A) Yield based on bean size
B) High or low yielding varieties
C) Yield based on plant height
D) Yield based on pod color
  • 29. When evaluating the internal bean color for classification, you are looking for?
A) Marbled appearance
B) Uniform green
C) Speckled patterns
D) Different shades of green
  • 30. What does 'seed vigor' refer to when classifying edamame varieties?
A) The size of the seeds
B) How quickly the seeds germinate and grow
C) The taste of the seeds
D) The color of the seeds
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