How to Grow Peas
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for growing peas?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.0-8.0
D) 5.0-6.0
  • 2. Peas are best described as what type of crop?
A) Warm-season
B) Subtropical
C) Cool-season
D) Tropical
  • 3. What is the recommended spacing between pea plants in a row?
A) 18-24 inches
B) 10-12 inches
C) 6-8 inches
D) 1-2 inches
  • 4. When should you plant peas for a spring harvest?
A) 4-6 weeks before last frost
B) In the fall
C) In the middle of summer
D) After the last frost
  • 5. Which of the following is a common pea disease?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Citrus canker
C) Apple scab
D) Tomato blight
  • 6. What type of support is often needed for vining pea varieties?
A) Fertilizer
B) Pesticide
C) Trellis
D) Watering system
  • 7. What is the best way to harvest peas?
A) Shear off the top of the plant
B) Wait until pods turn brown
C) Pick pods when plump
D) Pull up the entire plant
  • 8. What is a good soil amendment to add before planting peas?
A) Bleach
B) Compost
C) Motor oil
D) Salt
  • 9. Which type of pea has an edible pod?
A) Sugar snap
B) Black-eyed pea
C) English pea
D) Field pea
  • 10. Why is crop rotation important for pea plants?
A) Reduce watering needs
B) Prevent soilborne diseases
C) Attract pollinators
D) Increase sunlight exposure
  • 11. What nutrient is essential for pea plants to fix from the air?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Calcium
  • 12. Which of these is a common pea pest?
A) Praying Mantis
B) Earthworms
C) Aphids
D) Ladybugs
  • 13. What does 'inoculating' pea seeds mean?
A) Coating with pesticide
B) Adding bacteria to aid nitrogen fixation
C) Dusting with fertilizer
D) Soaking in water
  • 14. How often should you water pea plants?
A) Once a month
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Never, they are drought tolerant
D) Regularly, especially during flowering
  • 15. What happens if peas are planted in too warm temperatures?
A) Larger pea size
B) Reduced pod production
C) Increased pod production
D) No effect on production
  • 16. What is the typical germination time for pea seeds?
A) 30-45 days
B) 60-90 days
C) 1-2 days
D) 7-14 days
  • 17. Which part of the pea plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A) Leaves
B) Tendrils
C) Pods
D) Roots
  • 18. What is a benefit of companion planting peas with carrots?
A) Peas and carrots require the same nutrients
B) Carrots deter pea moth
C) Carrots provide shade
D) Carrots attract beneficial insects to peas
  • 19. How much sun do peas need?
A) Indirect sunlight only
B) No sunlight required
C) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
D) Full shade
  • 20. What is the process of 'shelling' peas?
A) Harvesting the entire plant
B) Planting the pea seeds
C) Adding nutrients to the soil
D) Removing peas from the pod
  • 21. What is a sign that your peas are ready to harvest?
A) The vines have stopped growing
B) The pods are firm and filled out
C) The pods are still flat and immature
D) The pods are turning yellow or brown
  • 22. Which of these tools is LEAST useful for growing peas?
A) Gardening Gloves
B) Shovel
C) Trowel
D) Trellis
  • 23. What is the scientific name for garden peas?
A) Brassica oleracea
B) Phaseolus vulgaris
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Pisum sativum
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is best for peas?
A) Low nitrogen fertilizer
B) High potassium fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 25. What is the purpose of tendrils on pea plants?
A) To absorb nutrients
B) To attract pollinators
C) To produce flowers
D) To cling to supports
  • 26. Which of these is a type of dried pea?
A) Garden pea
B) Snow pea
C) Split pea
D) Snap pea
  • 27. Why should you avoid overhead watering peas?
A) Increases risk of fungal diseases
B) It doesn't matter how you water peas
C) It washes away the inoculant
D) Overhead watering encourages root growth
  • 28. What is the best way to store harvested peas?
A) In a warm, dry place
B) In the freezer without blanching
C) In the refrigerator
D) In direct sunlight
  • 29. What is a green manure?
A) Cover crop that is plowed into the soil
B) Artificial fertilizer
C) Liquid fertilizer
D) Composted animal manure
  • 30. How deep should you plant pea seeds?
A) 1-2 inches deep
B) On the surface of the soil
C) 1/2 inch deep
D) 3-4 inches deep
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