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