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