How to Identify and Classify Snow Peas
  • 1. What is the primary distinguishing feature of snow peas compared to other pea varieties?
A) Tough pods requiring shelling
B) Edible pods and flat peas
C) Only edible seeds
D) Round pods and large peas
  • 2. Snow peas belong to which plant family?
A) Poaceae (Grass family)
B) Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
C) Fabaceae (Legume family)
D) Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
  • 3. The ideal harvesting stage for snow peas is when the pods are:
A) Overripe and yellow
B) Flat and tender
C) Round and bulging
D) Dry and brittle
  • 4. What is the typical flower color of snow pea plants?
A) Yellow
B) White or light purple
C) Bright red
D) Dark blue
  • 5. Which part of the snow pea plant is most commonly eaten?
A) Only the leaves
B) Only the roots
C) Only the seeds
D) The entire pod with immature peas
  • 6. A common disease affecting snow peas is:
A) Powdery mildew
B) Apple scab
C) Rose black spot
D) Tomato blight
  • 7. How do snow pea vines typically grow?
A) As a ground cover only
B) Underground
C) Upright and rigid
D) Climbing or sprawling
  • 8. Snow peas are a good source of which nutrient?
A) Saturated Fat
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin D
  • 9. What is the ideal soil pH for growing snow peas?
A) 2.0-3.0
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 8.0-9.0
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 10. Snow peas are typically planted in:
A) Winter
B) Any time of year
C) Mid-summer
D) Spring or fall
  • 11. What type of support structure benefits snow pea growth?
A) Nothing. They grow independently
B) Large, leafy trees
C) Trellis or netting
D) Heavy rocks
  • 12. The texture of a good quality snow pea pod should be:
A) Mushy and soft
B) Thick and leathery
C) Hard and dry
D) Crisp and tender
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of snow pea?
A) Dwarf Grey Sugar
B) Kentucky Wonder
C) Oregon Sugar Pod
D) Mammoth Melting Sugar
  • 14. What is the meaning of 'sugar' in many snow pea variety names?
A) Requires sugar to grow
B) High sugar content in the pod
C) Refers to the shape of the pod
D) Indicates a specific color
  • 15. Snow peas are often confused with which other type of pea?
A) Black-eyed peas
B) Snap peas
C) Field peas
D) English peas
  • 16. How can you differentiate snow peas from snap peas?
A) Only the flower color is different
B) They are the same thing
C) Snow peas have thicker, rounder pods
D) Snap peas have thicker, rounder pods
  • 17. What is the role of tendrils on snow pea plants?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To provide shade
C) To grip and climb
D) To store water
  • 18. Overwatering snow peas can lead to:
A) Increased sweetness
B) Larger pod size
C) No negative effect
D) Root rot
  • 19. Snow peas are often used in what type of cuisine?
A) Italian pasta dishes
B) Asian stir-fries
C) Mexican tacos
D) French souffles
  • 20. What is the ideal temperature range for snow pea growth?
A) -10-0°F (-23--18°C)
B) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
C) 60-75°F (15-24°C)
D) 85-100°F (29-38°C)
  • 21. Which of the following can damage snow pea plants?
A) Aphids
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Honeybees
  • 22. What type of fertilizer is beneficial for snow peas?
A) Low nitrogen, high phosphorus
B) High nitrogen, low phosphorus
C) Exclusively nitrogen fertilizer
D) No fertilizer needed
  • 23. The best time of day to harvest snow peas is:
A) Evening, just before sunset
B) Midday, under direct sun
C) Morning, after dew dries
D) Any time of day
  • 24. Why is crop rotation important when growing snow peas?
A) To increase sweetness
B) It isn't important
C) To attract pollinators
D) To prevent soilborne diseases
  • 25. What part of the flower develops into the snow pea pod?
A) Ovary
B) Stamen
C) Sepal
D) Petal
  • 26. Snow peas are considered a cool-season crop. What does this mean?
A) They need to be kept in the refrigerator.
B) They grow best in cooler temperatures.
C) They only grow in the winter.
D) They require lots of snow to grow.
  • 27. What is the best way to store harvested snow peas?
A) In the refrigerator, unwashed, in a plastic bag.
B) In a sunny location, uncovered.
C) In the freezer, completely dry.
D) At room temperature, washed.
  • 28. What is a common companion plant for snow peas?
A) Carrots
B) Tomatoes
C) Sunflowers
D) Onions
  • 29. Which growing condition makes snow peas susceptible to disease?
A) Full sun exposure
B) Poor air circulation
C) Well-drained soil
D) Consistent watering schedule
  • 30. What is the purpose of 'inoculating' snow pea seeds before planting?
A) To prevent birds from eating the seeds
B) To repel insects
C) To increase seed size
D) To improve nitrogen fixation
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