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