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How to Identify and Classify Edamame Beans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What plant family does edamame belong to?
A) Poaceae (Grass Family)
B) Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
C) Fabaceae (Legume Family)
D) Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
  • 2. Edamame beans are essentially immature versions of which bean?
A) Soybean
B) Pinto Bean
C) Lima Bean
D) Kidney Bean
  • 3. At what stage are edamame beans typically harvested?
A) After they turn brown
B) After the first frost
C) When the pods split open
D) Before they harden
  • 4. What color should the pods of fresh edamame typically be?
A) Yellowish-brown
B) Pale white
C) Dark purple
D) Bright green
  • 5. Which of these characteristics indicates freshness in edamame?
A) Wilted leaves
B) Dry, brittle pods
C) Soft pods
D) Firm pods
  • 6. How many beans are typically found in an edamame pod?
A) 10-12
B) Only 1
C) 5-7
D) 2-3
  • 7. What is the typical length of an edamame pod?
A) 10-12 inches
B) 2-3 inches
C) Less than 1 inch
D) 6-8 inches
  • 8. Which of the following is NOT a common edamame variety classification factor?
A) Root depth
B) Bean size
C) Pod shape
D) Maturity time
  • 9. What does 'maturity time' refer to in edamame classification?
A) Plant lifespan
B) Bean cooking time
C) Germination rate
D) Days to harvest
  • 10. Which type of edamame bean is known for its larger size and sweeter flavor?
A) Dwarf edamame
B) Bush edamame
C) Vine edamame
D) Jumbo edamame
  • 11. The number of days to maturity for edamame is usually between?
A) 200-250 days
B) 150-180 days
C) 30-50 days
D) 70-100 days
  • 12. A uniformly green color in the edamame pod indicates:
A) Proper maturity
B) Over-maturity
C) Disease
D) Lack of sunlight
  • 13. What is 'pubescence' in relation to edamame pods?
A) Fine hairs on the pod
B) Flower petals
C) Stem thickness
D) Root nodules
  • 14. The 'hilum' of the edamame bean refers to:
A) The flowering part of the plant
B) The scar where the bean attached to the pod
C) The outer shell of the pod
D) The root of the plant
  • 15. Which characteristic helps distinguish between different varieties of edamame based on plant growth habit?
A) Pod size
B) Leaf shape
C) Bush or Vine
D) Bean color
  • 16. What does 'lodging' refer to in edamame plants?
A) Falling over of the plant
B) Root rot
C) Leaf discoloration
D) Formation of pods
  • 17. Which is a common method to classify edamame based on its intended use?
A) Organic or Conventional
B) Early or Late Season
C) Tall or Short Plant
D) Processing or Fresh Market
  • 18. What is one way to classify edamame based on bean color?
A) Red, blue, purple
B) Green, yellow, black
C) Orange, brown, white
D) Pink, silver, gold
  • 19. A 'beany' flavor in edamame usually indicates:
A) Genetic modification
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Proper maturity and freshness
D) Over-maturity or poor storage
  • 20. What is a 'node' on an edamame plant?
A) The main root of the plant
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A disease affecting the plant
D) Where leaves or flowers grow
  • 21. The presence of 'nitrogen-fixing nodules' on edamame roots is a sign of:
A) Healthy soil biology
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Fungal infection
D) Insect infestation
  • 22. How does pod shape play a role in edamame classification?
A) Smooth or rough
B) Straight or curved
C) Large or small
D) Thick or thin
  • 23. Which edamame classification is characterized by the plant's ability to resist common diseases?
A) Early maturity
B) High yield
C) Disease resistance
D) Sweet flavor
  • 24. What does 'determinate' refer to in edamame plant growth?
A) Grows only in partial shade
B) Stops growing at a certain height
C) Continues growing indefinitely
D) Requires staking
  • 25. What's the primary purpose of blanching edamame before freezing?
A) To improve texture
B) To add flavor
C) To increase shelf life
D) To stop enzyme action
  • 26. If the edamame pods are yellowing, what could be the reason?
A) Over-maturity
B) Pest infestation
C) Too much sunlight
D) Lack of water
  • 27. Which harvesting method helps classify edamame?
A) Harvesting only the top pods
B) Harvest before or after rain
C) Hand-picked or mechanically harvested
D) Morning or evening harvest
  • 28. How can yield be a classification factor?
A) Yield based on plant height
B) Yield based on pod color
C) Yield based on bean size
D) High or low yielding varieties
  • 29. When evaluating the internal bean color for classification, you are looking for?
A) Different shades of green
B) Marbled appearance
C) Speckled patterns
D) Uniform green
  • 30. What does 'seed vigor' refer to when classifying edamame varieties?
A) The size of the seeds
B) The taste of the seeds
C) How quickly the seeds germinate and grow
D) The color of the seeds
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