How to Grow Butterbeans
  • 1. What is the ideal soil temperature for planting butterbeans?
A) 32-40°F
B) 45-50°F
C) 65-70°F
D) 80-85°F
  • 2. Butterbeans are most susceptible to frost. True or False?
A) Maybe
B) Sometimes
C) True
D) False
  • 3. What is the best type of soil for growing butterbeans?
A) Well-drained, sandy loam
B) Pure sand
C) Silty clay
D) Heavy clay
  • 4. How much sunlight do butterbeans need?
A) 6-8 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 0 hours
D) 10-12 hours
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between butterbean seeds?
A) 2-4 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 1 inch
D) 6-8 inches
  • 6. How deep should butterbean seeds be planted?
A) 0.5 inch
B) 2 inches
C) 3 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for butterbeans?
A) High nitrogen
B) Low nitrogen
C) High potassium
D) High phosphorus
  • 8. What is a common pest that affects butterbeans?
A) Aphids
B) Spider mites
C) Grasshoppers
D) Bean beetles
  • 9. What is a common disease that affects butterbeans?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Root rot
C) Black spot
D) Rust
  • 10. How often should butterbeans be watered?
A) Only when wilted
B) Daily
C) Regularly, keep soil moist
D) Once a week
  • 11. Are butterbeans climbers or bush beans?
A) Neither
B) Both
C) Only bush beans
D) Only climbers
  • 12. What is the purpose of adding mulch around butterbean plants?
A) Attract beneficial insects
B) Retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) Increase soil temperature
D) Provide nutrients
  • 13. When is the typical harvest time for butterbeans?
A) Year-round
B) 30 days after planting
C) 60-75 days after planting
D) 100 days after planting
  • 14. How do you know when butterbeans are ready to harvest?
A) Pods are plump and filled out
B) Pods are dry and brown
C) Pods are flowering
D) Pods are small and green
  • 15. What is the best way to store butterbeans after harvest?
A) Store in direct sunlight
B) Leave them on the vine
C) Refrigerate or freeze
D) Store in a warm, dry place
  • 16. What is 'inoculation' of butterbean seeds?
A) Adding nitrogen-fixing bacteria
B) Adding fertilizer
C) Adding pesticides
D) Adding water
  • 17. Can you grow butterbeans in containers?
A) Only in small containers
B) Only in very large containers
C) Yes
D) No
  • 18. What is the benefit of succession planting butterbeans?
A) Reduces the need for watering
B) Extends the harvest period
C) Reduces pest problems
D) Increases the size of the beans
  • 19. What is the recommended pH level for butterbean soil?
A) 6.0-6.8
B) 9.0-10.0
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a method to support climbing butterbeans?
A) Trellis
B) Fence
C) Watering deeply
D) Stakes
  • 21. What should you do if your butterbean plants are not producing pods?
A) Water less frequently
B) Check for pollination issues
C) Add more nitrogen fertilizer
D) Move to a shadier location
  • 22. What does 'hardening off' butterbean seedlings mean?
A) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions
B) Fertilizing them heavily
C) Exposing them to cold temperatures
D) Pruning them severely
  • 23. Why is crop rotation important when growing butterbeans?
A) Attracts more pollinators
B) Increases bean size
C) Prevents soilborne diseases
D) Reduces watering needs
  • 24. Which of these is a sign of overwatering butterbeans?
A) Stunted growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Wilting
D) Browning leaf tips
  • 25. What should you do with spent butterbean plants at the end of the season?
A) Leave them in the garden
B) Bury them deeply
C) Compost them
D) Burn them
  • 26. What is a companion plant for butterbeans?
A) Onions
B) Corn
C) Rosemary
D) Garlic
  • 27. What is the most important factor for butterbean germination?
A) Soil moisture
B) Sunlight
C) Fertilizer
D) Airflow
  • 28. How often should bush butterbeans be pruned?
A) Weekly
B) Every other day
C) Monthly
D) Not usually necessary
  • 29. What is the best time of day to water butterbeans?
A) Late afternoon
B) Evening
C) Early morning
D) Midday
  • 30. Which type of bean is butterbean?
A) Kidney Bean
B) Pinto Bean
C) Lima Bean
D) Black Bean
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