How to Identify and Classify Broad Beans
  • 1. What is the scientific name for broad beans?
A) Glycine max
B) Vicia faba
C) Pisum sativum
D) Phaseolus vulgaris
  • 2. Broad beans belong to which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 3. Which part of the broad bean plant is typically eaten?
A) The roots
B) The stems
C) The seeds inside the pods
D) The leaves
  • 4. What is a common color of broad bean flowers?
A) White with black spots
B) Yellow
C) Bright red
D) Purple
  • 5. Which of these is a common disease affecting broad beans?
A) Leaf Curl
B) Powdery Mildew
C) Chocolate Spot
D) Rust
  • 6. What is the typical height of a broad bean plant?
A) 2 to 3 meters
B) Less than 0.1 meters
C) 0.5 to 1.8 meters
D) 5 to 6 meters
  • 7. Which type of soil is best suited for growing broad beans?
A) Clay soil
B) Acidic soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-drained, fertile soil
  • 8. What is the typical shape of a broad bean pod?
A) Thin and cylindrical
B) Round and small
C) Long and flattened
D) Spiky
  • 9. Which of these is a common pest of broad beans?
A) Slugs
B) Aphids
C) Vine Weevil
D) Cabbage White Butterfly
  • 10. At what stage are broad beans typically harvested?
A) When the flowers are in full bloom
B) When the plant dies back completely
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) Witkiem Manita
C) Aquadulce Claudia
D) The Sutton
  • 12. What is 'hilum' on a broad bean seed?
A) A type of fungal disease
B) The growing point of the seed
C) The outer shell of the seed
D) The scar where the seed was attached to the pod
  • 13. Why are broad beans often 'pinched out'?
A) To improve flower production
B) To encourage faster growth
C) To prevent blackfly infestation
D) To prevent the plant from falling over
  • 14. What is the ideal pH level for broad bean cultivation?
A) 8.0-9.0
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 9.5-10.5
  • 15. What is a common method of preserving broad beans?
A) Boiling
B) Freezing
C) Salting
D) Drying
  • 16. Which of these is a characteristic of 'The Sutton' broad bean variety?
A) Red pods
B) Dwarf variety
C) Black seeds
D) Very tall growing
  • 17. Why is 'chitting' broad beans sometimes recommended?
A) To prevent disease
B) To give them a head start before planting
C) To make them easier to peel
D) To make them taste sweeter
  • 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) Yes
B) Sometimes
C) Only in certain soils
D) No
  • 20. Which of the following broad bean varieties is known for its large beans?
A) Bunyards Exhibition
B) Crimson Flowered
C) Aquadulce Claudia
D) Stereo
  • 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 improve drainage
B) To encourage root growth
C) To support the plants and prevent them from falling over
D) To prevent weed 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) Boiling
B) Steaming
C) Roasting
D) Pickling
  • 25. What does 'direct sowing' mean in the context of broad bean planting?
A) Sowing seeds indoors first
B) Using a seed drill
C) Sowing seeds directly into the ground
D) Transplanting seedlings
  • 26. How deep should broad bean seeds typically be sown?
A) 1cm (0.5 inches)
B) On the surface of the soil
C) 10cm (4 inches)
D) 5cm (2 inches)
  • 27. What is a 'windbreak' used for in broad bean cultivation?
A) Providing shade
B) Protecting plants from strong winds
C) Attracting pollinators
D) Improving soil drainage
  • 28. Why are broad beans a good crop for crop rotation?
A) They fix nitrogen in the soil
B) They require a lot of nutrients
C) They are resistant to most diseases
D) They are easy to harvest
  • 29. What is the best time of year to sow broad beans for an early crop?
A) Spring
B) Autumn/Late Winter
C) Any time of year
D) Summer
  • 30. Which of these is a sign of overwatering broad beans?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Abundant flowers
C) Rapid growth
D) Yellowing leaves
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