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