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How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas - Test
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  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for sugar snap peas?
A) 6.0-7.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 5.0-6.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 2. Sugar snap peas are a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin C
  • 3. How much sunlight do sugar snap peas need daily?
A) 6-8 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 4-6 hours
D) Less than 2 hours
  • 4. What type of soil is best for sugar snap peas?
A) Sandy soil
B) Clay soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Well-draining, loamy soil
  • 5. When is the best time to plant sugar snap peas in spring?
A) After the last frost
B) 2-3 weeks before the last frost
C) During the last frost
D) 1 week after the last frost
  • 6. What is the purpose of soaking pea seeds before planting?
A) To prevent pests
B) To make them easier to handle
C) To add nutrients
D) To improve germination
  • 7. How deep should you plant sugar snap pea seeds?
A) 3 inches
B) 0.25 inch
C) 2 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 8. What is the recommended spacing between sugar snap pea plants?
A) 12 inches
B) 1 inch
C) 2-3 inches
D) 6-8 inches
  • 9. Why is it important to provide support (trellis or netting) for sugar snap peas?
A) To protect them from rain
B) To make harvesting easier
C) To keep them warm
D) They are climbing plants
  • 10. Which of these is a common pest of sugar snap peas?
A) Aphids
B) Bees
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 11. How often should you water sugar snap peas?
A) Only when the soil is completely dry
B) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
C) Every day, regardless of soil moisture
D) Only during flowering
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is best for sugar snap peas?
A) High-potassium fertilizer
B) High-phosphorus fertilizer
C) High-nitrogen fertilizer
D) Low-nitrogen fertilizer
  • 13. What is the best way to store sugar snap peas after harvesting?
A) In a dry pantry
B) In the refrigerator
C) In direct sunlight
D) At room temperature
  • 14. What type of rotation works well with sugar snap peas?
A) Planting before other legumes
B) Planting after root vegetables
C) Planting after heavy feeders like tomatoes
D) Planting in the same spot every year
  • 15. Which of these can help prevent fungal diseases in sugar snap peas?
A) Planting in shade
B) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer
C) Good air circulation
D) Overwatering
  • 16. What tool is most helpful when harvesting large quantities of sugar snap peas?
A) A rake
B) A shovel
C) A hoe
D) Gardening shears or scissors
  • 17. Why are sugar snap peas called 'snap' peas?
A) Because they grow very quickly
B) Because the pods burst open when ripe
C) Because you can eat the whole pod
D) Because they are easy to snap off the vine
  • 18. When are sugar snap peas typically ready for harvest?
A) When the pods are plump and the peas inside are developed
B) When the pods are yellow
C) When the pods are small and flat
D) Before flowering
  • 19. What is 'succession planting' and why is it useful for sugar snap peas?
A) Planting peas in the same spot year after year
B) Planting small batches every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest
C) Planting peas after another crop has finished
D) Planting different varieties of peas at the same time
  • 20. What can you do with spent sugar snap pea vines after harvest?
A) Throw them away
B) Compost them
C) Leave them in the garden as mulch
D) Burn them
  • 21. What does 'inoculating' pea seeds mean?
A) Soaking the seeds in insecticide
B) Exposing the seeds to cold temperatures
C) Coating the seeds with beneficial bacteria
D) Drying the seeds in the sun
  • 22. Which of the following is a good companion plant for sugar snap peas?
A) Onions
B) Carrots
C) Garlic
D) Fennel
  • 23. Why are legumes like sugar snap peas considered good for the soil?
A) They fix nitrogen in the soil
B) They attract beneficial insects
C) They deplete nutrients in the soil
D) They prevent erosion
  • 24. What does 'hardening off' seedlings mean before transplanting?
A) Keeping them in a dark room
B) Freezing them briefly
C) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions
D) Fertilizing them heavily
  • 25. Which is NOT a common disease affecting sugar snap peas?
A) Fusarium wilt
B) Tomato blight
C) Powdery mildew
D) Root rot
  • 26. What is the scientific name for sugar snap peas?
A) Cucumis sativus
B) Phaseolus vulgaris
C) Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
D) Solanum lycopersicum
  • 27. If your pea plants are flowering but not producing pods, what might be the problem?
A) Not enough sunlight
B) Too much water
C) Lack of pollination or high temperatures
D) Too much fertilizer
  • 28. What is a sign that your sugar snap peas are getting too much nitrogen?
A) Stunted growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Excessive foliage growth with few flowers or pods
D) Small pods
  • 29. At what stage of growth should you pinch off the growing tips of sugar snap peas?
A) Before flowering
B) After flowering
C) Once they reach the top of their support
D) When they are seedlings
  • 30. How should you harvest sugar snap peas to encourage continued production?
A) Pick all the pods at once
B) Pick regularly, every few days
C) Only pick the largest pods
D) Leave some pods to dry on the vine
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