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How to Identify and Classify Green Beans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. Which of these is a primary visual characteristic of a green bean?
A) Bright red color
B) Covered in thorns
C) Round, bulbous shape
D) Long, slender pods
  • 2. What color are mature green beans typically?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Brown
  • 3. What is the texture of a fresh green bean pod?
A) Smooth and firm
B) Slimy and slippery
C) Rough and bumpy
D) Soft and mushy
  • 4. If a green bean pod is significantly bulging, what does this indicate?
A) Lack of nutrients
B) Insect infestation
C) Over-maturity
D) Ideal ripeness
  • 5. What should be the snap of a fresh green bean?
A) No snap at all
B) Crisp and clean
C) Rubbery and resistant
D) Dull and muted
  • 6. What is a common name for green beans?
A) Edamame
B) Lima beans
C) String beans
D) Snap peas
  • 7. What family of plants do green beans belong to?
A) Cucurbit
B) Nightshade
C) Brassica
D) Legume
  • 8. What is the typical length of a green bean pod?
A) 1-2 inches
B) 10-12 inches
C) 20-24 inches
D) 4-7 inches
  • 9. Which type of green bean is known for its thin, tender pods?
A) Butter Bean
B) Kentucky Wonder
C) Haricots Verts
D) Romano Bean
  • 10. What is the main difference between bush beans and pole beans?
A) Flowering time
B) Seed size
C) Pod color
D) Growth habit
  • 11. Which bean requires a trellis for support?
A) Fava bean
B) Bush bean
C) Pole bean
D) Soybean
  • 12. What is a common variety of bush bean?
A) Kentucky Wonder
B) Blue Lake Pole
C) Provider
D) Scarlet Runner
  • 13. What does 'fiber' in a green bean indicate?
A) Water content
B) Nutrient richness
C) Freshness and tenderness
D) Age and toughness
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common way to eat green beans?
A) Raw with the pod
B) Sauteed
C) Roasted
D) Steamed
  • 15. Which of the following features is LEAST important for identifying a green bean?
A) Root structure
B) Pod shape
C) Texture
D) Pod color
  • 16. What is a sign of disease or damage in green beans?
A) Dark spots
B) Firm texture
C) Smooth skin
D) Uniform green color
  • 17. How should green beans be stored for optimal freshness?
A) At room temperature
B) In direct sunlight
C) In a paper bag in a warm place
D) Refrigerated
  • 18. Why is it important to remove the 'string' from some older varieties of green beans?
A) To prevent the bean from sprouting
B) To remove pesticides
C) To enhance flavor
D) To improve texture
  • 19. What is the ideal moisture content of green beans for freshness?
A) Zero
B) Low
C) High
D) Variable
  • 20. What kind of bean is the 'Romano' bean?
A) Round bean
B) Dotted bean
C) Spotted bean
D) Flat bean
  • 21. Which of these is a sign of overripe green bean?
A) Long size
B) Bright green
C) Crisp Snap
D) Bulging seeds
  • 22. What is blanching?
A) Deep frying
B) Air drying
C) Brief boiling
D) Sun drying
  • 23. Why are bean plants considered beneficial to soil health?
A) Fix nitrogen
B) Require lots of water
C) Deplete nitrogen
D) Introduce acidity
  • 24. What is the seed color of a Kentucky Wonder bean?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) Black
D) White
  • 25. Which is a sign of under-watering of a green bean plant?
A) Stunted Growth
B) Rapid Growth
C) Bright Color
D) Large Pods
  • 26. What part of the green bean is typically eaten?
A) The root
B) The leaves
C) The stem
D) The pod
  • 27. Which of these nutrients are green beans a good source of?
A) Iron
B) Calcium
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin K
  • 28. When do green beans typically flower?
A) Late Spring/Early Summer
B) Winter
C) Late Fall
D) Early Spring
  • 29. If a green bean has a shriveled look, what does it mean?
A) It's not safe
B) It's old
C) It's fresh
D) It's a new variety
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