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