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