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How to Identify and Classify Broad Beans
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the scientific name for broad beans?
A) Pisum sativum
B) Phaseolus vulgaris
C) Glycine max
D) Vicia faba
  • 2. Broad beans belong to which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 3. Which part of the broad bean plant is typically eaten?
A) The seeds inside the pods
B) The roots
C) The leaves
D) The stems
  • 4. What is a common color of broad bean flowers?
A) Purple
B) Bright red
C) White with black spots
D) Yellow
  • 5. Which of these is a common disease affecting broad beans?
A) Chocolate Spot
B) Rust
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Leaf Curl
  • 6. What is the typical height of a broad bean plant?
A) 2 to 3 meters
B) 0.5 to 1.8 meters
C) 5 to 6 meters
D) Less than 0.1 meters
  • 7. Which type of soil is best suited for growing broad beans?
A) Clay soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Acidic soil
D) Well-drained, fertile soil
  • 8. What is the typical shape of a broad bean pod?
A) Spiky
B) Round and small
C) Thin and cylindrical
D) Long and flattened
  • 9. Which of these is a common pest of broad beans?
A) Vine Weevil
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage White Butterfly
D) Slugs
  • 10. At what stage are broad beans typically harvested?
A) When the flowers are in full bloom
B) When the pods are yellow and dry
C) When the plant dies back completely
D) When the pods are plump and green
  • 11. Which broad bean variety is known for its early maturity?
A) Aquadulce Claudia
B) Stereo
C) The Sutton
D) Witkiem Manita
  • 12. What is 'hilum' on a broad bean seed?
A) The scar where the seed was attached to the pod
B) A type of fungal disease
C) The growing point of the seed
D) The outer shell of the seed
  • 13. Why are broad beans often 'pinched out'?
A) To prevent blackfly infestation
B) To improve flower production
C) To prevent the plant from falling over
D) To encourage faster growth
  • 14. What is the ideal pH level for broad bean cultivation?
A) 8.0-9.0
B) 6.0-7.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 9.5-10.5
  • 15. What is a common method of preserving broad beans?
A) Drying
B) Freezing
C) Boiling
D) Salting
  • 16. Which of these is a characteristic of 'The Sutton' broad bean variety?
A) Black seeds
B) Very tall growing
C) Red pods
D) Dwarf variety
  • 17. Why is 'chitting' broad beans sometimes recommended?
A) To make them easier to peel
B) To prevent disease
C) To make them taste sweeter
D) To give them a head start before planting
  • 18. What is a 'nitrogen-fixing' plant?
A) A plant that converts atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form
B) A plant poisonous to nitrogen
C) A plant that requires no nitrogen fertilizer
D) A plant that absorbs all the nitrogen from the soil
  • 19. Are broad beans nitrogen-fixing?
A) No
B) Only in certain soils
C) Yes
D) Sometimes
  • 20. Which of the following broad bean varieties is known for its large beans?
A) Crimson Flowered
B) Stereo
C) Aquadulce Claudia
D) Bunyards Exhibition
  • 21. What is the significance of 'Crimson Flowered' broad beans?
A) They produce crimson colored beans
B) They are a dwarf variety
C) They have red flowers
D) They are resistant to chocolate spot
  • 22. What is the purpose of 'earthing up' broad beans?
A) To prevent weed growth
B) To support the plants and prevent them from falling over
C) To encourage root growth
D) To improve drainage
  • 23. What climate do broad beans prefer?
A) Tropical
B) Cool
C) Hot and humid
D) Desert
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a common way to prepare broad beans for eating?
A) Pickling
B) Roasting
C) Steaming
D) Boiling
  • 25. What does 'direct sowing' mean in the context of broad bean planting?
A) Sowing seeds indoors first
B) Using a seed drill
C) Transplanting seedlings
D) Sowing seeds directly into the ground
  • 26. How deep should broad bean seeds typically be sown?
A) On the surface of the soil
B) 5cm (2 inches)
C) 10cm (4 inches)
D) 1cm (0.5 inches)
  • 27. What is a 'windbreak' used for in broad bean cultivation?
A) Attracting pollinators
B) Improving soil drainage
C) Providing shade
D) Protecting plants from strong winds
  • 28. Why are broad beans a good crop for crop rotation?
A) They are easy to harvest
B) They require a lot of nutrients
C) They fix nitrogen in the soil
D) They are resistant to most diseases
  • 29. What is the best time of year to sow broad beans for an early crop?
A) Summer
B) Any time of year
C) Spring
D) Autumn/Late Winter
  • 30. Which of these is a sign of overwatering broad beans?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Abundant flowers
D) Yellowing leaves
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