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