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