How to Grow Peas - Test
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for growing peas?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.0-8.0
D) 5.0-6.0
  • 2. Peas are best described as what type of crop?
A) Cool-season
B) Subtropical
C) Tropical
D) Warm-season
  • 3. What is the recommended spacing between pea plants in a row?
A) 1-2 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) 18-24 inches
D) 10-12 inches
  • 4. When should you plant peas for a spring harvest?
A) In the middle of summer
B) After the last frost
C) In the fall
D) 4-6 weeks before last frost
  • 5. Which of the following is a common pea disease?
A) Tomato blight
B) Citrus canker
C) Powdery mildew
D) Apple scab
  • 6. What type of support is often needed for vining pea varieties?
A) Fertilizer
B) Pesticide
C) Trellis
D) Watering system
  • 7. What is the best way to harvest peas?
A) Pull up the entire plant
B) Wait until pods turn brown
C) Shear off the top of the plant
D) Pick pods when plump
  • 8. What is a good soil amendment to add before planting peas?
A) Bleach
B) Motor oil
C) Salt
D) Compost
  • 9. Which type of pea has an edible pod?
A) Black-eyed pea
B) English pea
C) Sugar snap
D) Field pea
  • 10. Why is crop rotation important for pea plants?
A) Attract pollinators
B) Increase sunlight exposure
C) Prevent soilborne diseases
D) Reduce watering needs
  • 11. What nutrient is essential for pea plants to fix from the air?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Phosphorus
D) Nitrogen
  • 12. Which of these is a common pea pest?
A) Praying Mantis
B) Ladybugs
C) Aphids
D) Earthworms
  • 13. What does 'inoculating' pea seeds mean?
A) Adding bacteria to aid nitrogen fixation
B) Dusting with fertilizer
C) Coating with pesticide
D) Soaking in water
  • 14. How often should you water pea plants?
A) Never, they are drought tolerant
B) Once a month
C) Only when the soil is completely dry
D) Regularly, especially during flowering
  • 15. What happens if peas are planted in too warm temperatures?
A) Reduced pod production
B) Larger pea size
C) Increased pod production
D) No effect on production
  • 16. What is the typical germination time for pea seeds?
A) 1-2 days
B) 7-14 days
C) 60-90 days
D) 30-45 days
  • 17. Which part of the pea plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Roots
B) Pods
C) Leaves
D) Tendrils
  • 18. What is a benefit of companion planting peas with carrots?
A) Carrots provide shade
B) Peas and carrots require the same nutrients
C) Carrots deter pea moth
D) Carrots attract beneficial insects to peas
  • 19. How much sun do peas need?
A) Full shade
B) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
C) Indirect sunlight only
D) No sunlight required
  • 20. What is the process of 'shelling' peas?
A) Removing peas from the pod
B) Adding nutrients to the soil
C) Planting the pea seeds
D) Harvesting the entire plant
  • 21. What is a sign that your peas are ready to harvest?
A) The pods are firm and filled out
B) The pods are still flat and immature
C) The pods are turning yellow or brown
D) The vines have stopped growing
  • 22. Which of these tools is LEAST useful for growing peas?
A) Trellis
B) Shovel
C) Gardening Gloves
D) Trowel
  • 23. What is the scientific name for garden peas?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Pisum sativum
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Phaseolus vulgaris
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is best for peas?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) Low nitrogen fertilizer
  • 25. What is the purpose of tendrils on pea plants?
A) To absorb nutrients
B) To cling to supports
C) To produce flowers
D) To attract pollinators
  • 26. Which of these is a type of dried pea?
A) Split pea
B) Snap pea
C) Snow pea
D) Garden pea
  • 27. Why should you avoid overhead watering peas?
A) It washes away the inoculant
B) Increases risk of fungal diseases
C) Overhead watering encourages root growth
D) It doesn't matter how you water peas
  • 28. What is the best way to store harvested peas?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the refrigerator
C) In a warm, dry place
D) In the freezer without blanching
  • 29. What is a green manure?
A) Artificial fertilizer
B) Liquid fertilizer
C) Cover crop that is plowed into the soil
D) Composted animal manure
  • 30. How deep should you plant pea seeds?
A) On the surface of the soil
B) 1/2 inch deep
C) 1-2 inches deep
D) 3-4 inches deep
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