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How to Identify and Classify Butterbeans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most common characteristic used to initially identify butterbeans?
A) Shape of the bean
B) Height of the plant
C) Color of the bloom
D) Smell of the leaves
  • 2. Which shape best describes a lima bean or butterbean?
A) Square and blocky
B) Long and cylindrical
C) Flat and kidney-shaped
D) Round and spherical
  • 3. What is the typical color range for mature butterbeans?
A) Dark brown to black
B) Bright red to purple
C) White to creamy green
D) Orange to yellow
  • 4. What is a 'baby' butterbean distinguished by?
A) Extremely tough skin
B) Sweet taste
C) Striped pattern
D) Small size
  • 5. Where on the plant do butterbeans grow?
A) In pods
B) As a single fruit at the top
C) Directly on the stem
D) Underground
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the pod that contains butterbeans?
A) Thick and woody
B) Extremely fuzzy
C) Round and spiky
D) Flat and slightly curved
  • 7. What is the hilum of a butterbean?
A) The pointed end of the bean.
B) The bean's scar where it was attached to the pod.
C) The vein running along the bean.
D) The outer skin of the bean.
  • 8. How does the texture of a cooked butterbean typically compare to other beans?
A) Drier
B) Grainier
C) Chewier
D) Creamier
  • 9. What is a common method for preserving butterbeans?
A) Burying in sand
B) Sun-drying without shelling
C) Smoking
D) Freezing
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a common way to cook butterbeans?
A) Steamed
B) Fried
C) Raw
D) Boiled
  • 11. What is the genus of lima beans and butterbeans?
A) Glycine
B) Pisum
C) Vicia
D) Phaseolus
  • 12. Which factor is LEAST helpful in identifying a butterbean variety?
A) Plant growth habit
B) Soil pH
C) Bean size
D) Bean color
  • 13. What is the general growth habit of butterbean plants?
A) Shrub
B) Grass
C) Bush or pole
D) Tree
  • 14. How does the flavor of fresh butterbeans compare to dried butterbeans?
A) More bitter
B) More intense and earthy
C) Sweeter and more delicate
D) Essentially the same
  • 15. What does 'Fordhook' refer to in the context of butterbeans?
A) A specific variety
B) A bean disease
C) A method of planting
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 16. What is a common pest that affects butterbean plants?
A) Bean beetles
B) Ladybugs
C) Butterflies
D) Earthworms
  • 17. What climate do butterbeans typically thrive in?
A) Warm
B) Temperate
C) Cold
D) Arctic
  • 18. The Sieva bean is a type of:
A) Soybean
B) Pinto bean
C) Butterbean
D) Kidney bean
  • 19. What is the term for removing the immature pods for consumption?
A) Snap beans
B) Dried beans
C) Shelling beans
D) Fresh beans
  • 20. Which part of the butterbean plant is typically NOT eaten?
A) Young pods
B) Roots
C) Beans
D) Leaves (sometimes in specific cuisines)
  • 21. What does the term 'shelling bean' mean?
A) The pods are opened to remove the beans.
B) The pods are eaten along with the beans.
C) The beans are dried inside their pods.
D) The beans are cooked in their pods.
  • 22. What can impact the cooking time of butterbeans?
A) Color
B) Age and dryness
C) Origin
D) Brand
  • 23. Which of these features would help distinguish between a bush and pole butterbean variety?
A) The taste of the bean
B) The size of the bean
C) Whether it requires staking
D) The color of the flower
  • 24. What does 'heirloom' mean in the context of butterbeans?
A) A disease-resistant variety.
B) A genetically modified variety.
C) A variety grown in a specific region.
D) A variety passed down through generations.
  • 25. What is one way to speed up the cooking time of dried butterbeans?
A) Soaking before cooking
B) Cooking at a lower temperature
C) Adding salt to the soaking water
D) Cooking them in an open pot
  • 26. What is one potential issue with eating raw or undercooked butterbeans?
A) Allergy
B) Indigestibility
C) Toxicity
D) Lack of flavor
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a common use for butterbeans?
A) Soup ingredient
B) Side dish
C) Stew ingredient
D) Making flour
  • 28. What is a common companion plant for butterbeans?
A) Corn
B) Roses
C) Sunflowers
D) Cactus
  • 29. What is the best time to harvest butterbeans?
A) When the flowers are still blooming.
B) When the first frost hits.
C) When the pods are plump but not dry.
D) When the pods are completely dry and brittle.
  • 30. What does blanching butterbeans do before freezing?
A) Kills all bacteria
B) Makes them easier to peel
C) Preserves color and nutrients
D) Adds flavor
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