A) Mild winters and cool summers B) Desert climates C) Arctic climates D) Hot, humid climates
A) Fruit B) Root C) Stem D) Flower bud
A) Clay soil B) Well-drained, fertile soil C) Poorly drained soil D) Sandy soil
A) In a swampy area B) Directly into the ground C) In a shady area D) In mounds or raised beds
A) 1-2 feet B) 6-12 inches C) 4-6 feet D) 10-12 feet
A) Only when the leaves wilt B) Regularly, especially during dry periods C) Never water them D) Once a month
A) High in nitrogen and phosphorus B) Low in all nutrients C) High in potassium D) No fertilizer needed
A) Second year after planting B) Never produce C) Third year after planting D) First year after planting
A) After the bracts fully open B) Before the bracts begin to open C) When the artichoke is very large and tough D) When the artichoke is very small
A) Twist the artichoke off B) Pull the artichoke off the plant C) Cut the stem with a sharp knife D) Dig up the entire plant
A) Bees B) Earthworms C) Ladybugs D) Aphids
A) Insecticidal soap or neem oil B) Vinegar C) Bleach D) Just ignoring them
A) Root Rot B) Blossom-end rot C) Powdery Mildew D) Botrytis blight
A) Overwatering B) Never pruning C) Proper spacing and ventilation D) Planting in full shade
A) Move them indoors B) Leave them as is C) Spray with herbicide D) Cut back and mulch heavily
A) To prevent flowering B) To encourage bud formation C) To kill pests D) To make the plant stronger
A) Mediterranean region B) North America C) South America D) Asia
A) The heart and the base of the bracts B) The leaves only C) The roots only D) The stem only
A) Encouraging early bud development B) Planting in poor soil C) Never watering them D) Allowing them to grow naturally
A) Sunflowers B) Carrots C) Tomatoes D) Legumes (like beans or peas)
A) Increased soil acidity B) Shade for the artichokes C) Nitrogen fixation in the soil D) Pest attraction
A) To prevent soil depletion and disease build-up B) Artichokes do not need crop rotation C) To attract more pollinators D) To increase sunlight exposure
A) Seeds only B) Leaf cuttings C) Grafting D) Root divisions or offshoots
A) The main plant stem B) Small, weak offshoots C) Offshoots with no roots D) Healthy, well-rooted offshoots
A) To reduce fruit size B) Artichokes don't need pruning C) To prevent flowering D) To improve air circulation and remove dead foliage
A) Boiling them before planting B) Exposing them to direct sunlight C) A technique to whiten the bracts D) Freezing them for storage
A) 1-2 feet B) 6-8 feet C) 3-4 feet D) Under 1 foot
A) 20+ years B) 2-3 years C) 1 year D) 5-10 years
A) Provides no benefit B) Increases soil acidity C) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds D) Attracts pests
A) Premature flowering B) Stem elongation C) Leaf discoloration D) Root rot |