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