How to Identify and Classify Broad Beans
  • 1. What is the scientific name for broad beans?
A) Vicia faba
B) Pisum sativum
C) Phaseolus vulgaris
D) Glycine max
  • 2. Broad beans belong to which plant family?
A) Asteraceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 3. Which part of the broad bean plant is typically eaten?
A) The seeds inside the pods
B) The leaves
C) The roots
D) The stems
  • 4. What is a common color of broad bean flowers?
A) White with black spots
B) Bright red
C) Purple
D) Yellow
  • 5. Which of these is a common disease affecting broad beans?
A) Powdery Mildew
B) Leaf Curl
C) Chocolate Spot
D) Rust
  • 6. What is the typical height of a broad bean plant?
A) 0.5 to 1.8 meters
B) 5 to 6 meters
C) Less than 0.1 meters
D) 2 to 3 meters
  • 7. Which type of soil is best suited for growing broad beans?
A) Clay soil
B) Acidic soil
C) Well-drained, fertile soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 8. What is the typical shape of a broad bean pod?
A) Spiky
B) Long and flattened
C) Thin and cylindrical
D) Round and small
  • 9. Which of these is a common pest of broad beans?
A) Vine Weevil
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage White Butterfly
D) Slugs
  • 10. At what stage are broad beans typically harvested?
A) When the plant dies back completely
B) When the flowers are in full bloom
C) When the pods are yellow and dry
D) When the pods are plump and green
  • 11. Which broad bean variety is known for its early maturity?
A) Stereo
B) The Sutton
C) Witkiem Manita
D) Aquadulce Claudia
  • 12. What is 'hilum' on a broad bean seed?
A) The growing point of the seed
B) The scar where the seed was attached to the pod
C) The outer shell of the seed
D) A type of fungal disease
  • 13. Why are broad beans often 'pinched out'?
A) To encourage faster growth
B) To improve flower production
C) To prevent the plant from falling over
D) To prevent blackfly infestation
  • 14. What is the ideal pH level for broad bean cultivation?
A) 9.5-10.5
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 8.0-9.0
  • 15. What is a common method of preserving broad beans?
A) Salting
B) Boiling
C) Drying
D) Freezing
  • 16. Which of these is a characteristic of 'The Sutton' broad bean variety?
A) Very tall growing
B) Red pods
C) Black seeds
D) Dwarf variety
  • 17. Why is 'chitting' broad beans sometimes recommended?
A) To make them taste sweeter
B) To prevent disease
C) To give them a head start before planting
D) To make them easier to peel
  • 18. What is a 'nitrogen-fixing' plant?
A) A plant that requires no nitrogen fertilizer
B) A plant that absorbs all the nitrogen from the soil
C) A plant that converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form
D) A plant poisonous to nitrogen
  • 19. Are broad beans nitrogen-fixing?
A) No
B) Only in certain soils
C) Yes
D) Sometimes
  • 20. Which of the following broad bean varieties is known for its large beans?
A) Stereo
B) Aquadulce Claudia
C) Bunyards Exhibition
D) Crimson Flowered
  • 21. What is the significance of 'Crimson Flowered' broad beans?
A) They are a dwarf variety
B) They produce crimson colored beans
C) They have red flowers
D) They are resistant to chocolate spot
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'earthing up' broad beans?
A) To support the plants and prevent them from falling over
B) To prevent weed growth
C) To improve drainage
D) To encourage root growth
  • 23. What climate do broad beans prefer?
A) Hot and humid
B) Desert
C) Cool
D) Tropical
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a common way to prepare broad beans for eating?
A) Roasting
B) Boiling
C) Pickling
D) Steaming
  • 25. What does 'direct sowing' mean in the context of broad bean planting?
A) Using a seed drill
B) Sowing seeds directly into the ground
C) Sowing seeds indoors first
D) Transplanting seedlings
  • 26. How deep should broad bean seeds typically be sown?
A) 5cm (2 inches)
B) On the surface of the soil
C) 10cm (4 inches)
D) 1cm (0.5 inches)
  • 27. What is a 'windbreak' used for in broad bean cultivation?
A) Attracting pollinators
B) Protecting plants from strong winds
C) Providing shade
D) Improving soil drainage
  • 28. Why are broad beans a good crop for crop rotation?
A) They are resistant to most diseases
B) They are easy to harvest
C) They require a lot of nutrients
D) They fix nitrogen in the soil
  • 29. What is the best time of year to sow broad beans for an early crop?
A) Spring
B) Any time of year
C) Summer
D) Autumn/Late Winter
  • 30. Which of these is a sign of overwatering broad beans?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Abundant flowers
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Rapid growth
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