Mungbean Sprout Production, Quiz Review

Quiz Review
Mungbean Sprout Production

The answers to the quiz are highlighted in light blue.

Mungbean sprouts are:

A. Nutritious
B. Easy to grow
C. Inexpensive to produce
D. All of the above

Mungbean sprouts are most commonly grown in:

A. Africa
B. China and Southeast Asia
C. India
D. North America

Mungbean sprouts can be grown:

A. Only during the hot, wet season
B. Only during the hot, dry season
C. Only during the cool, dry season
D. Year-round

The best seeds for producing mungbean sprouts are:

A. Medium-sized
B. Smooth-coated
C. Free of fungicides and insecticides
D. All of the above

Mungbean sprouts can be produced in plastic containers.

A. True
B. False

Mungbean sprout production requires:

A. Four to eight days
B. Four to eight weeks
C. Four to eight months
D. None of the above

Why is darkness important for sprout production?

A. Produces white, long sprouts
B. Fewer disease problems
C. Quicker germination
D. Produces crispy sprouts

What temperatures are best to produce sprouts?

A. Cool (10-15 degrees C)
B. Moderate (23-28 degrees C)
C. Hot (28-32 degrees C)
D. Makes no difference

Before placed in the sprouting tank, seeds are washed and then soaked for 8 hours.

A. True
B. False

During the sprouting process:

A. Keep sprouts moist
B. Keep sprouts saturated underwater
C. Add nitrogen fertilizer
D. Lower temperature to 10 degrees C

Although consumer preferences vary, the standard marketable length of sprouts is:

A. Three cm or shorter
B. Five cm or longer
C. At least seven cm
D. At least nine cm

Each kg of mungbean seeds will produce how many sprouts?

A. Less than 1 kg
B. 8 to 9 kg
C. 80 to 90 kg
D. 800 to 900 kg

During the harvesting process:

A. Harvest during afternoon to avoid spoilage
B. Wash sprouts to remove debris
C. Pack in cloth bags
D. A and B

To maintain freshness of marketable sprouts:
A. Pack with cellophane wrapping
B. Keep refrigerated
C. Wash in warm water
D. A and B