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How to Grow Butterbeans
Contributed by: Swan
  • 1. What is the ideal soil temperature for planting butterbeans?
A) 32-40°F
B) 45-50°F
C) 80-85°F
D) 65-70°F
  • 2. Butterbeans are most susceptible to frost. True or False?
A) Sometimes
B) True
C) False
D) Maybe
  • 3. What is the best type of soil for growing butterbeans?
A) Pure sand
B) Silty clay
C) Heavy clay
D) Well-drained, sandy loam
  • 4. How much sunlight do butterbeans need?
A) 6-8 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 10-12 hours
D) 0 hours
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between butterbean seeds?
A) 6-8 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 1 inch
D) 2-4 inches
  • 6. How deep should butterbean seeds be planted?
A) 1 inch
B) 0.5 inch
C) 3 inches
D) 2 inches
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for butterbeans?
A) High nitrogen
B) High phosphorus
C) High potassium
D) Low nitrogen
  • 8. What is a common pest that affects butterbeans?
A) Aphids
B) Grasshoppers
C) Bean beetles
D) Spider mites
  • 9. What is a common disease that affects butterbeans?
A) Rust
B) Black spot
C) Root rot
D) Powdery mildew
  • 10. How often should butterbeans be watered?
A) Regularly, keep soil moist
B) Daily
C) Once a week
D) Only when wilted
  • 11. Are butterbeans climbers or bush beans?
A) Only bush beans
B) Only climbers
C) Both
D) Neither
  • 12. What is the purpose of adding mulch around butterbean plants?
A) Provide nutrients
B) Increase soil temperature
C) Retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) Attract beneficial insects
  • 13. When is the typical harvest time for butterbeans?
A) 60-75 days after planting
B) 30 days after planting
C) Year-round
D) 100 days after planting
  • 14. How do you know when butterbeans are ready to harvest?
A) Pods are small and green
B) Pods are flowering
C) Pods are plump and filled out
D) Pods are dry and brown
  • 15. What is the best way to store butterbeans after harvest?
A) Store in a warm, dry place
B) Refrigerate or freeze
C) Store in direct sunlight
D) Leave them on the vine
  • 16. What is 'inoculation' of butterbean seeds?
A) Adding pesticides
B) Adding water
C) Adding nitrogen-fixing bacteria
D) Adding fertilizer
  • 17. Can you grow butterbeans in containers?
A) No
B) Only in very large containers
C) Yes
D) Only in small containers
  • 18. What is the benefit of succession planting butterbeans?
A) Reduces pest problems
B) Increases the size of the beans
C) Extends the harvest period
D) Reduces the need for watering
  • 19. What is the recommended pH level for butterbean soil?
A) 6.0-6.8
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a method to support climbing butterbeans?
A) Fence
B) Stakes
C) Trellis
D) Watering deeply
  • 21. What should you do if your butterbean plants are not producing pods?
A) Add more nitrogen fertilizer
B) Check for pollination issues
C) Move to a shadier location
D) Water less frequently
  • 22. What does 'hardening off' butterbean seedlings mean?
A) Fertilizing them heavily
B) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions
C) Pruning them severely
D) Exposing them to cold temperatures
  • 23. Why is crop rotation important when growing butterbeans?
A) Prevents soilborne diseases
B) Attracts more pollinators
C) Increases bean size
D) Reduces watering needs
  • 24. Which of these is a sign of overwatering butterbeans?
A) Browning leaf tips
B) Wilting
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Stunted growth
  • 25. What should you do with spent butterbean plants at the end of the season?
A) Compost them
B) Bury them deeply
C) Leave them in the garden
D) Burn them
  • 26. What is a companion plant for butterbeans?
A) Rosemary
B) Garlic
C) Onions
D) Corn
  • 27. What is the most important factor for butterbean germination?
A) Soil moisture
B) Fertilizer
C) Airflow
D) Sunlight
  • 28. How often should bush butterbeans be pruned?
A) Monthly
B) Every other day
C) Not usually necessary
D) Weekly
  • 29. What is the best time of day to water butterbeans?
A) Evening
B) Midday
C) Early morning
D) Late afternoon
  • 30. Which type of bean is butterbean?
A) Pinto Bean
B) Black Bean
C) Kidney Bean
D) Lima Bean
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