How to Identify and Classify Lima Beans
  • 1. What family do lima beans belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name for lima beans?
A) Phaseolus lunatus
B) Glycine max
C) Pisum sativum
D) Vicia faba
  • 3. Lima beans are native to which region?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) North America
D) Europe
  • 4. What is the primary use of lima beans?
A) Animal Feed
B) Food
C) Fuel
D) Ornamental Plant
  • 5. What characteristic distinguishes baby lima beans from other varieties?
A) Rounder shape
B) Different color
C) Smaller size
D) Higher protein content
  • 6. What color are most mature lima bean seeds?
A) Dark Purple
B) Vibrant Red
C) Creamy White
D) Bright Green
  • 7. What is the shape of a typical lima bean seed?
A) Round
B) Kidney-shaped
C) Square
D) Star-shaped
  • 8. What type of climate do lima beans prefer?
A) Arctic
B) Warm
C) Cold
D) Temperate
  • 9. Which part of the lima bean plant is typically eaten?
A) Root
B) Seed
C) Stem
D) Leaves
  • 10. What is the term for the lima bean pod?
A) Achene
B) Legume
C) Capsule
D) Silique
  • 11. What compound is present in raw lima beans that requires cooking?
A) Oxalic Acid
B) Cyanide
C) Solanine
D) Lectins
  • 12. What is a common culinary preparation method for lima beans?
A) Grilling
B) Roasting
C) Frying
D) Boiling
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of lima bean?
A) Black Turtle
B) Henderson Bush
C) Fordhook 242
D) King of the Garden
  • 14. What growth habit is typically associated with lima beans?
A) Bush or Vine
B) Grass
C) Tree
D) Shrub
  • 15. What is a key nutritional component of lima beans?
A) Vitamin A
B) Fiber
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
  • 16. How can you differentiate between lima beans and butter beans?
A) Butter beans are a type of lima bean
B) Lima beans are always green
C) They are completely unrelated
D) Butter beans have a rougher skin
  • 17. What is the typical harvest time for lima beans in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Late Summer/Early Fall
B) Late Spring
C) Early Spring
D) Mid-Winter
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing lima beans?
A) Clay
B) Sandy
C) Well-drained
D) Waterlogged
  • 19. Why are lima beans sometimes called 'butter beans'?
A) They are cooked with butter
B) Yellow Color
C) High Fat Content
D) Buttery Texture
  • 20. What type of pollination do lima beans typically exhibit?
A) Self-pollination
B) Water-pollination
C) Insect-pollination
D) Wind-pollination
  • 21. Which of the following is a disease that can affect lima beans?
A) Powdery Mildew (only)
B) Black Spot
C) Apple Scab
D) Downy Mildew
  • 22. What is the function of the hilum on a lima bean seed?
A) Attachment point to the pod
B) Source of nutrients
C) Protective coating
D) Germination indicator
  • 23. What is 'dry shelling' of lima beans?
A) Removing fresh beans from fresh pods
B) Removing dried beans from fresh pods
C) Removing dried beans from dried pods
D) Removing fresh beans from dried pods
  • 24. What is a common companion plant for lima beans?
A) Corn
B) Sunflowers
C) Potatoes
D) Cabbage
  • 25. What is the germination rate typically measured as?
A) Percentage
B) Temperature
C) Time
D) Weight
  • 26. What does 'determinate' mean when describing a bush bean variety?
A) Vine continues to grow indefinitely
B) Seed requires specific conditions
C) Bush grows to a set height
D) Plant is resistant to disease
  • 27. Why are lima beans considered a good source of protein?
A) Low calorie content
B) High protein content
C) Rich in Vitamin C
D) Easy to digest
  • 28. What is the benefit of soaking lima beans before cooking?
A) Makes them sweeter
B) Removes all toxins
C) Reduces cooking time
D) Increases nutrient content
  • 29. What is the term for planting lima beans in succession?
A) Relay Cropping
B) Monoculture
C) Intercropping
D) Succession Planting
  • 30. What pest commonly attacks lima beans?
A) Slugs
B) Bean Beetles
C) Aphids (only)
D) Tomato Hornworms
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