How to Grow Pinto Beans
  • 1. What type of climate do pinto beans prefer?
A) Temperate
B) Freezing
C) Warm
D) Cold
  • 2. Pinto beans are legumes, meaning they can:
A) Grow in any soil
B) Deplete nitrogen in the soil
C) Fix nitrogen in the soil
D) Require no fertilizer
  • 3. What soil pH is ideal for pinto beans?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 3.0-4.0
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 4. When is the best time to plant pinto beans?
A) During the winter
B) After the last frost
C) Before the first frost
D) Any time of year
  • 5. How deep should you plant pinto bean seeds?
A) On the surface
B) 1-2 inches
C) 4-5 inches
D) 6-7 inches
  • 6. What is the recommended spacing between pinto bean plants in a row?
A) 3 feet
B) 12-18 inches
C) 6-8 inches
D) 2-4 inches
  • 7. How often should you water pinto beans?
A) Never
B) Regularly, especially during flowering and pod development
C) Once a month
D) Only when the soil is bone dry
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for pinto beans?
A) Low-nitrogen
B) No fertilizer is needed
C) Any fertilizer will do
D) High-nitrogen
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects pinto beans?
A) Bean beetles
B) Earthworms
C) Praying mantises
D) Ladybugs
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects pinto beans?
A) Powdery mildew (only on squash)
B) Rose black spot
C) Bean rust
D) Tomato blight
  • 11. When are pinto beans typically ready for harvest?
A) When the pods are dry and brown
B) When the pods are green and plump
C) After the first frost
D) When the flowers have just bloomed
  • 12. How should you harvest pinto beans?
A) Wait for the pods to fall off
B) Cut the stems at the base
C) Pull up the entire plant or pick the pods
D) Shake the plant vigorously
  • 13. What is the process of 'curing' pinto beans?
A) Cooking the beans immediately after harvest
B) Freezing the beans for later use
C) Drying the beans in their pods
D) Soaking the beans in water
  • 14. Where should pinto beans be stored after they are dried?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a sunny windowsill
C) Outdoors
D) In an airtight container in a cool, dry place
  • 15. How long can dried pinto beans be stored?
A) Until the next harvest
B) About a month
C) Several years
D) Only a few days
  • 16. What does 'inoculating' pinto bean seeds mean?
A) Planting the seeds in a greenhouse
B) Adding nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the soil or seeds
C) Treating seeds with insecticide
D) Watering the seeds with a special solution
  • 17. Why is crop rotation important for pinto beans?
A) To make the soil more acidic
B) To attract more pests
C) It's not important
D) To prevent soil depletion and disease buildup
  • 18. What is a good companion plant for pinto beans?
A) Fennel
B) Onions
C) Corn
D) Garlic
  • 19. What is the role of mulch in pinto bean cultivation?
A) Attract pests
B) Suppress weeds and retain moisture
C) Has no role
D) Make the soil more acidic
  • 20. What type of soil drainage do pinto beans require?
A) Well-drained
B) Waterlogged
C) Any drainage is fine
D) Poorly drained
  • 21. How long does it typically take for pinto beans to mature?
A) 90-100 days
B) 200-250 days
C) 5-10 days
D) 30-45 days
  • 22. What is 'bush' type pinto bean?
A) A climbing bean
B) A compact, self-supporting plant
C) A perennial plant
D) A vine
  • 23. What is 'pole' type pinto bean?
A) A bean that requires a trellis or support
B) A bean that grows underground
C) A short, shrubby bean
D) A bush type bean
  • 24. What is 'green manure'?
A) A fertilizer made from grass clippings
B) A crop grown to be tilled back into the soil as fertilizer
C) Artificial fertilizer that is green
D) Urine used as fertilizer
  • 25. What effect does consistent drought have on Pinto Beans?
A) Improved flavor
B) Increased yield
C) No effect
D) Reduced yield and quality
  • 26. What is the main benefit of growing heirloom pinto beans?
A) Preservation of genetic diversity
B) Higher yield
C) Resistance to all diseases
D) Faster growth
  • 27. What does 'thinning' seedlings mean?
A) Moving seedlings indoors
B) Watering seedlings with diluted fertilizer
C) Removing some seedlings to give others more space
D) Adding more seedlings to increase density
  • 28. What type of soil is best for Pinto Beans?
A) Sandy
B) Rocky
C) Clay
D) Loamy
  • 29. What does the term 'determinate' mean in relation to pinto beans?
A) The plant continues to grow indefinitely
B) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops producing new growth
C) The plant only produces green beans
D) The plant requires specific day length to flower
  • 30. How should pinto beans be prepared for cooking?
A) Boiled immediately
B) Soaked in water for several hours
C) Eaten raw
D) Fried in oil
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