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How to Identify and Classify Snow Peas
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary distinguishing feature of snow peas compared to other pea varieties?
A) Tough pods requiring shelling
B) Edible pods and flat peas
C) Round pods and large peas
D) Only edible seeds
  • 2. Snow peas belong to which plant family?
A) Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
B) Fabaceae (Legume family)
C) Poaceae (Grass family)
D) Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
  • 3. The ideal harvesting stage for snow peas is when the pods are:
A) Round and bulging
B) Dry and brittle
C) Overripe and yellow
D) Flat and tender
  • 4. What is the typical flower color of snow pea plants?
A) Dark blue
B) Yellow
C) Bright red
D) White or light purple
  • 5. Which part of the snow pea plant is most commonly eaten?
A) Only the roots
B) Only the leaves
C) The entire pod with immature peas
D) Only the seeds
  • 6. A common disease affecting snow peas is:
A) Rose black spot
B) Apple scab
C) Powdery mildew
D) Tomato blight
  • 7. How do snow pea vines typically grow?
A) As a ground cover only
B) Upright and rigid
C) Climbing or sprawling
D) Underground
  • 8. Snow peas are a good source of which nutrient?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Saturated Fat
  • 9. What is the ideal soil pH for growing snow peas?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 2.0-3.0
  • 10. Snow peas are typically planted in:
A) Any time of year
B) Spring or fall
C) Winter
D) Mid-summer
  • 11. What type of support structure benefits snow pea growth?
A) Nothing. They grow independently
B) Heavy rocks
C) Large, leafy trees
D) Trellis or netting
  • 12. The texture of a good quality snow pea pod should be:
A) Mushy and soft
B) Thick and leathery
C) Crisp and tender
D) Hard and dry
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common variety of snow pea?
A) Kentucky Wonder
B) Mammoth Melting Sugar
C) Dwarf Grey Sugar
D) Oregon Sugar Pod
  • 14. What is the meaning of 'sugar' in many snow pea variety names?
A) Requires sugar to grow
B) Indicates a specific color
C) Refers to the shape of the pod
D) High sugar content in the pod
  • 15. Snow peas are often confused with which other type of pea?
A) Snap peas
B) English peas
C) Field peas
D) Black-eyed peas
  • 16. How can you differentiate snow peas from snap peas?
A) Snow peas have thicker, rounder pods
B) They are the same thing
C) Snap peas have thicker, rounder pods
D) Only the flower color is different
  • 17. What is the role of tendrils on snow pea plants?
A) To grip and climb
B) To store water
C) To provide shade
D) To attract pollinators
  • 18. Overwatering snow peas can lead to:
A) Root rot
B) No negative effect
C) Larger pod size
D) Increased sweetness
  • 19. Snow peas are often used in what type of cuisine?
A) Asian stir-fries
B) French souffles
C) Italian pasta dishes
D) Mexican tacos
  • 20. What is the ideal temperature range for snow pea growth?
A) 32-40°F (0-4°C)
B) 60-75°F (15-24°C)
C) 85-100°F (29-38°C)
D) -10-0°F (-23--18°C)
  • 21. Which of the following can damage snow pea plants?
A) Earthworms
B) Honeybees
C) Ladybugs
D) Aphids
  • 22. What type of fertilizer is beneficial for snow peas?
A) Low nitrogen, high phosphorus
B) Exclusively nitrogen fertilizer
C) No fertilizer needed
D) High nitrogen, low phosphorus
  • 23. The best time of day to harvest snow peas is:
A) Any time of day
B) Morning, after dew dries
C) Midday, under direct sun
D) Evening, just before sunset
  • 24. Why is crop rotation important when growing snow peas?
A) To prevent soilborne diseases
B) To attract pollinators
C) It isn't important
D) To increase sweetness
  • 25. What part of the flower develops into the snow pea pod?
A) Stamen
B) Sepal
C) Ovary
D) Petal
  • 26. Snow peas are considered a cool-season crop. What does this mean?
A) They need to be kept in the refrigerator.
B) They require lots of snow to grow.
C) They only grow in the winter.
D) They grow best in cooler temperatures.
  • 27. What is the best way to store harvested snow peas?
A) At room temperature, washed.
B) In the refrigerator, unwashed, in a plastic bag.
C) In the freezer, completely dry.
D) In a sunny location, uncovered.
  • 28. What is a common companion plant for snow peas?
A) Onions
B) Tomatoes
C) Carrots
D) Sunflowers
  • 29. Which growing condition makes snow peas susceptible to disease?
A) Well-drained soil
B) Consistent watering schedule
C) Full sun exposure
D) Poor air circulation
  • 30. What is the purpose of 'inoculating' snow pea seeds before planting?
A) To improve nitrogen fixation
B) To prevent birds from eating the seeds
C) To repel insects
D) To increase seed size
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