How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for sugar snap peas?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 5.0-6.0
D) 6.0-7.5
  • 2. Sugar snap peas are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 3. How much sunlight do sugar snap peas need daily?
A) 2-4 hours
B) 4-6 hours
C) Less than 2 hours
D) 6-8 hours
  • 4. What type of soil is best for sugar snap peas?
A) Clay soil
B) Well-draining, loamy soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Rocky soil
  • 5. When is the best time to plant sugar snap peas in spring?
A) During the last frost
B) After the last frost
C) 2-3 weeks before the last frost
D) 1 week after the last frost
  • 6. What is the purpose of soaking pea seeds before planting?
A) To prevent pests
B) To add nutrients
C) To make them easier to handle
D) To improve germination
  • 7. How deep should you plant sugar snap pea seeds?
A) 2 inches
B) 0.25 inch
C) 3 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 8. What is the recommended spacing between sugar snap pea plants?
A) 12 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) 1 inch
D) 2-3 inches
  • 9. Why is it important to provide support (trellis or netting) for sugar snap peas?
A) To keep them warm
B) To make harvesting easier
C) To protect them from rain
D) They are climbing plants
  • 10. Which of these is a common pest of sugar snap peas?
A) Aphids
B) Ladybugs
C) Bees
D) Earthworms
  • 11. How often should you water sugar snap peas?
A) Every day, regardless of soil moisture
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
D) Only during flowering
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is best for sugar snap peas?
A) High-potassium fertilizer
B) High-nitrogen fertilizer
C) High-phosphorus fertilizer
D) Low-nitrogen fertilizer
  • 13. When are sugar snap peas typically ready for harvest?
A) When the pods are plump and the peas inside are developed
B) When the pods are small and flat
C) When the pods are yellow
D) Before flowering
  • 14. How should you harvest sugar snap peas to encourage continued production?
A) Only pick the largest pods
B) Pick regularly, every few days
C) Pick all the pods at once
D) Leave some pods to dry on the vine
  • 15. What is 'succession planting' and why is it useful for sugar snap peas?
A) Planting peas in the same spot year after year
B) Planting peas after another crop has finished
C) Planting different varieties of peas at the same time
D) Planting small batches every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest
  • 16. Which of these can help prevent fungal diseases in sugar snap peas?
A) Overwatering
B) Good air circulation
C) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer
D) Planting in shade
  • 17. What does 'inoculating' pea seeds mean?
A) Drying the seeds in the sun
B) Coating the seeds with beneficial bacteria
C) Soaking the seeds in insecticide
D) Exposing the seeds to cold temperatures
  • 18. Why are legumes like sugar snap peas considered good for the soil?
A) They attract beneficial insects
B) They fix nitrogen in the soil
C) They deplete nutrients in the soil
D) They prevent erosion
  • 19. Which is NOT a common disease affecting sugar snap peas?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Fusarium wilt
C) Root rot
D) Tomato blight
  • 20. What does 'hardening off' seedlings mean before transplanting?
A) Freezing them briefly
B) Keeping them in a dark room
C) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions
D) Fertilizing them heavily
  • 21. What type of rotation works well with sugar snap peas?
A) Planting after root vegetables
B) Planting before other legumes
C) Planting after heavy feeders like tomatoes
D) Planting in the same spot every year
  • 22. If your pea plants are flowering but not producing pods, what might be the problem?
A) Lack of pollination or high temperatures
B) Not enough sunlight
C) Too much fertilizer
D) Too much water
  • 23. At what stage of growth should you pinch off the growing tips of sugar snap peas?
A) Before flowering
B) When they are seedlings
C) Once they reach the top of their support
D) After flowering
  • 24. Which of the following is a good companion plant for sugar snap peas?
A) Carrots
B) Onions
C) Fennel
D) Garlic
  • 25. What is the best way to store sugar snap peas after harvesting?
A) In a dry pantry
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
D) At room temperature
  • 26. Why are sugar snap peas called 'snap' peas?
A) Because they are easy to snap off the vine
B) Because the pods burst open when ripe
C) Because you can eat the whole pod
D) Because they grow very quickly
  • 27. What can you do with spent sugar snap pea vines after harvest?
A) Throw them away
B) Leave them in the garden as mulch
C) Burn them
D) Compost them
  • 28. What tool is most helpful when harvesting large quantities of sugar snap peas?
A) A rake
B) Gardening shears or scissors
C) A hoe
D) A shovel
  • 29. What is a sign that your sugar snap peas are getting too much nitrogen?
A) Small pods
B) Stunted growth
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Excessive foliage growth with few flowers or pods
  • 30. What is the scientific name for sugar snap peas?
A) Cucumis sativus
B) Phaseolus vulgaris
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
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