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