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How to Identify and Classify Lima Beans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family do lima beans belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 2. What is the scientific name for lima beans?
A) Glycine max
B) Vicia faba
C) Phaseolus lunatus
D) Pisum sativum
  • 3. Lima beans are native to which region?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) North America
D) Asia
  • 4. What is the primary use of lima beans?
A) Fuel
B) Food
C) Ornamental Plant
D) Animal Feed
  • 5. What characteristic distinguishes baby lima beans from other varieties?
A) Higher protein content
B) Rounder shape
C) Different color
D) Smaller size
  • 6. What color are most mature lima bean seeds?
A) Dark Purple
B) Bright Green
C) Creamy White
D) Vibrant Red
  • 7. What is the shape of a typical lima bean seed?
A) Square
B) Round
C) Star-shaped
D) Kidney-shaped
  • 8. What type of climate do lima beans prefer?
A) Temperate
B) Warm
C) Cold
D) Arctic
  • 9. Which part of the lima bean plant is typically eaten?
A) Stem
B) Root
C) Seed
D) Leaves
  • 10. What is the term for the lima bean pod?
A) Achene
B) Silique
C) Capsule
D) Legume
  • 11. What compound is present in raw lima beans that requires cooking?
A) Lectins
B) Oxalic Acid
C) Cyanide
D) Solanine
  • 12. What is a common culinary preparation method for lima beans?
A) Grilling
B) Roasting
C) Frying
D) Boiling
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of lima bean?
A) King of the Garden
B) Fordhook 242
C) Black Turtle
D) Henderson Bush
  • 14. What growth habit is typically associated with lima beans?
A) Tree
B) Shrub
C) Grass
D) Bush or Vine
  • 15. What is a key nutritional component of lima beans?
A) Calcium
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Fiber
  • 16. How can you differentiate between lima beans and butter beans?
A) Butter beans are a type of lima bean
B) Butter beans have a rougher skin
C) They are completely unrelated
D) Lima beans are always green
  • 17. What is the typical harvest time for lima beans in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Early Spring
B) Late Summer/Early Fall
C) Late Spring
D) Mid-Winter
  • 18. What soil type is best for growing lima beans?
A) Well-drained
B) Sandy
C) Clay
D) Waterlogged
  • 19. Why are lima beans sometimes called 'butter beans'?
A) Buttery Texture
B) High Fat Content
C) They are cooked with butter
D) Yellow Color
  • 20. What type of pollination do lima beans typically exhibit?
A) Wind-pollination
B) Insect-pollination
C) Water-pollination
D) Self-pollination
  • 21. Which of the following is a disease that can affect lima beans?
A) Powdery Mildew (only)
B) Black Spot
C) Apple Scab
D) Downy Mildew
  • 22. What is the function of the hilum on a lima bean seed?
A) Attachment point to the pod
B) Germination indicator
C) Source of nutrients
D) Protective coating
  • 23. What is 'dry shelling' of lima beans?
A) Removing fresh beans from dried pods
B) Removing fresh beans from fresh pods
C) Removing dried beans from dried pods
D) Removing dried beans from fresh pods
  • 24. What is a common companion plant for lima beans?
A) Corn
B) Cabbage
C) Potatoes
D) Sunflowers
  • 25. What is the germination rate typically measured as?
A) Time
B) Percentage
C) Weight
D) Temperature
  • 26. What does 'determinate' mean when describing a bush bean variety?
A) Seed requires specific conditions
B) Plant is resistant to disease
C) Bush grows to a set height
D) Vine continues to grow indefinitely
  • 27. Why are lima beans considered a good source of protein?
A) Low calorie content
B) High protein content
C) Easy to digest
D) Rich in Vitamin C
  • 28. What is the benefit of soaking lima beans before cooking?
A) Reduces cooking time
B) Removes all toxins
C) Increases nutrient content
D) Makes them sweeter
  • 29. What is the term for planting lima beans in succession?
A) Intercropping
B) Relay Cropping
C) Monoculture
D) Succession Planting
  • 30. What pest commonly attacks lima beans?
A) Bean Beetles
B) Aphids (only)
C) Tomato Hornworms
D) Slugs
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