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