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How to Grow Peas
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  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for growing peas?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.0-8.0
C) 5.0-6.0
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 2. Peas are best described as what type of crop?
A) Cool-season
B) Tropical
C) Subtropical
D) Warm-season
  • 3. What is the recommended spacing between pea plants in a row?
A) 18-24 inches
B) 1-2 inches
C) 6-8 inches
D) 10-12 inches
  • 4. When should you plant peas for a spring harvest?
A) After the last frost
B) In the fall
C) In the middle of summer
D) 4-6 weeks before last frost
  • 5. Which of the following is a common pea disease?
A) Apple scab
B) Citrus canker
C) Tomato blight
D) Powdery mildew
  • 6. What type of support is often needed for vining pea varieties?
A) Trellis
B) Pesticide
C) Fertilizer
D) Watering system
  • 7. What is the best way to harvest peas?
A) Shear off the top of the plant
B) Wait until pods turn brown
C) Pull up the entire plant
D) Pick pods when plump
  • 8. What is a good soil amendment to add before planting peas?
A) Salt
B) Motor oil
C) Bleach
D) Compost
  • 9. Which type of pea has an edible pod?
A) Black-eyed pea
B) Sugar snap
C) English pea
D) Field pea
  • 10. Why is crop rotation important for pea plants?
A) Prevent soilborne diseases
B) Increase sunlight exposure
C) Reduce watering needs
D) Attract pollinators
  • 11. What nutrient is essential for pea plants to fix from the air?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Phosphorus
D) Nitrogen
  • 12. Which of these is a common pea pest?
A) Praying Mantis
B) Earthworms
C) Aphids
D) Ladybugs
  • 13. What does 'inoculating' pea seeds mean?
A) Dusting with fertilizer
B) Adding bacteria to aid nitrogen fixation
C) Soaking in water
D) Coating with pesticide
  • 14. How often should you water pea plants?
A) Never, they are drought tolerant
B) Once a month
C) Only when the soil is completely dry
D) Regularly, especially during flowering
  • 15. What happens if peas are planted in too warm temperatures?
A) No effect on production
B) Reduced pod production
C) Larger pea size
D) Increased pod production
  • 16. What is the typical germination time for pea seeds?
A) 30-45 days
B) 1-2 days
C) 7-14 days
D) 60-90 days
  • 17. Which part of the pea plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Tendrils
D) Pods
  • 18. What is a benefit of companion planting peas with carrots?
A) Carrots deter pea moth
B) Carrots attract beneficial insects to peas
C) Carrots provide shade
D) Peas and carrots require the same nutrients
  • 19. How much sun do peas need?
A) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
B) Indirect sunlight only
C) No sunlight required
D) Full shade
  • 20. What is the process of 'shelling' peas?
A) Adding nutrients to the soil
B) Harvesting the entire plant
C) Planting the pea seeds
D) Removing peas from the pod
  • 21. What is a sign that your peas are ready to harvest?
A) The pods are firm and filled out
B) The pods are turning yellow or brown
C) The pods are still flat and immature
D) The vines have stopped growing
  • 22. Which of these tools is LEAST useful for growing peas?
A) Gardening Gloves
B) Trowel
C) Shovel
D) Trellis
  • 23. What is the scientific name for garden peas?
A) Phaseolus vulgaris
B) Pisum sativum
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is best for peas?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) High potassium fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) Low nitrogen fertilizer
  • 25. What is the purpose of tendrils on pea plants?
A) To absorb nutrients
B) To produce flowers
C) To cling to supports
D) To attract pollinators
  • 26. Which of these is a type of dried pea?
A) Split pea
B) Garden pea
C) Snap pea
D) Snow pea
  • 27. Why should you avoid overhead watering peas?
A) Overhead watering encourages root growth
B) It doesn't matter how you water peas
C) It washes away the inoculant
D) Increases risk of fungal diseases
  • 28. What is the best way to store harvested peas?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the freezer without blanching
C) In the refrigerator
D) In a warm, dry place
  • 29. What is a green manure?
A) Liquid fertilizer
B) Composted animal manure
C) Artificial fertilizer
D) Cover crop that is plowed into the soil
  • 30. How deep should you plant pea seeds?
A) 1-2 inches deep
B) On the surface of the soil
C) 3-4 inches deep
D) 1/2 inch deep
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