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