How to Identify and Classify Butterbeans
  • 1. What is the most common characteristic used to initially identify butterbeans?
A) Shape of the bean
B) Color of the bloom
C) Smell of the leaves
D) Height of the plant
  • 2. Which shape best describes a lima bean or butterbean?
A) Square and blocky
B) Round and spherical
C) Flat and kidney-shaped
D) Long and cylindrical
  • 3. What is the typical color range for mature butterbeans?
A) Bright red to purple
B) White to creamy green
C) Dark brown to black
D) Orange to yellow
  • 4. What is a 'baby' butterbean distinguished by?
A) Striped pattern
B) Extremely tough skin
C) Sweet taste
D) Small size
  • 5. Where on the plant do butterbeans grow?
A) In pods
B) Directly on the stem
C) As a single fruit at the top
D) Underground
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the pod that contains butterbeans?
A) Round and spiky
B) Thick and woody
C) Extremely fuzzy
D) Flat and slightly curved
  • 7. What is the hilum of a butterbean?
A) The bean's scar where it was attached to the pod.
B) The pointed end of the bean.
C) The outer skin of the bean.
D) The vein running along the bean.
  • 8. How does the texture of a cooked butterbean typically compare to other beans?
A) Creamier
B) Drier
C) Chewier
D) Grainier
  • 9. What is a common method for preserving butterbeans?
A) Smoking
B) Sun-drying without shelling
C) Freezing
D) Burying in sand
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common way to cook butterbeans?
A) Fried
B) Boiled
C) Steamed
D) Raw
  • 11. What is the genus of lima beans and butterbeans?
A) Phaseolus
B) Vicia
C) Glycine
D) Pisum
  • 12. Which factor is LEAST helpful in identifying a butterbean variety?
A) Plant growth habit
B) Bean size
C) Soil pH
D) Bean color
  • 13. What is the general growth habit of butterbean plants?
A) Shrub
B) Grass
C) Tree
D) Bush or pole
  • 14. How does the flavor of fresh butterbeans compare to dried butterbeans?
A) More bitter
B) Essentially the same
C) More intense and earthy
D) Sweeter and more delicate
  • 15. What does 'Fordhook' refer to in the context of butterbeans?
A) A bean disease
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A method of planting
D) A specific variety
  • 16. What is a common pest that affects butterbean plants?
A) Bean beetles
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Butterflies
  • 17. What climate do butterbeans typically thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Warm
C) Cold
D) Temperate
  • 18. The Sieva bean is a type of:
A) Pinto bean
B) Kidney bean
C) Butterbean
D) Soybean
  • 19. What is the term for removing the immature pods for consumption?
A) Shelling beans
B) Snap beans
C) Fresh beans
D) Dried beans
  • 20. Which part of the butterbean plant is typically NOT eaten?
A) Leaves (sometimes in specific cuisines)
B) Beans
C) Roots
D) Young pods
  • 21. What does the term 'shelling bean' mean?
A) The pods are eaten along with the beans.
B) The beans are cooked in their pods.
C) The pods are opened to remove the beans.
D) The beans are dried inside their pods.
  • 22. What can impact the cooking time of butterbeans?
A) Brand
B) Origin
C) Color
D) Age and dryness
  • 23. Which of these features would help distinguish between a bush and pole butterbean variety?
A) The taste of the bean
B) The size of the bean
C) Whether it requires staking
D) The color of the flower
  • 24. What does 'heirloom' mean in the context of butterbeans?
A) A genetically modified variety.
B) A variety passed down through generations.
C) A variety grown in a specific region.
D) A disease-resistant variety.
  • 25. What is one way to speed up the cooking time of dried butterbeans?
A) Cooking at a lower temperature
B) Soaking before cooking
C) Adding salt to the soaking water
D) Cooking them in an open pot
  • 26. What is one potential issue with eating raw or undercooked butterbeans?
A) Toxicity
B) Lack of flavor
C) Indigestibility
D) Allergy
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a common use for butterbeans?
A) Soup ingredient
B) Making flour
C) Side dish
D) Stew ingredient
  • 28. What is a common companion plant for butterbeans?
A) Roses
B) Corn
C) Sunflowers
D) Cactus
  • 29. What is the best time to harvest butterbeans?
A) When the pods are completely dry and brittle.
B) When the pods are plump but not dry.
C) When the flowers are still blooming.
D) When the first frost hits.
  • 30. What does blanching butterbeans do before freezing?
A) Kills all bacteria
B) Preserves color and nutrients
C) Makes them easier to peel
D) Adds flavor
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