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