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