A) 9.5 to 10.5 B) 6.0 to 7.5 C) 4.0 to 5.0 D) 8.0 to 9.0
A) Late autumn B) Winter C) Spring or early summer D) Mid-summer during heat waves
A) Halfway up the paddle B) Just barely covering the base C) Completely buried D) About 1/3 of its length
A) Daily light watering B) Infrequent, deep watering C) Never watering at all D) Watering every other day
A) Promoting faster root growth B) Making the paddle more attractive C) Protecting from sunburn D) Preventing rot
A) Spider mites B) Aphids C) Cochineal scale D) Grasshoppers
A) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) B) High-nitrogen fertilizer C) No fertilizer needed D) Low-nitrogen fertilizer
A) Full sun B) Dappled sunlight C) Partial shade D) Full shade
A) Agaves B) Nopales C) Prickly pears D) Chollas
A) From root divisions B) From leaf cuttings C) From seeds D) From cuttings (paddles)
A) 70-90°F (21-32°C) B) 0-20°F (-18- -7°C) C) 90-110°F (32-43°C) D) 30-50°F (-1-10°C)
A) Soft, mushy paddles B) Spindly growth C) Yellowing leaves D) Stunted growth
A) Only once a year B) Every day C) Only when the plant is mature D) Every few weeks during growing season
A) Sandy soil B) Loamy soil C) Clay soil D) Well-draining soil mix
A) Adds acidity B) Improves drainage C) Helps retain moisture D) Provides nutrients
A) Lettuce B) Squash C) Rosemary D) Tomatoes
A) Fertilize the plant heavily B) Move the plant indoors to a dark room C) Water the plant heavily D) Cover the plant with a blanket or burlap
A) Allowing the cut end to dry and form a protective layer B) Soaking the cut end in water C) Applying rooting hormone D) Covering the cut end with wax
A) 2-4 inches B) Any size will work C) 1-2 feet D) 6-12 inches
A) Nothing special B) Short sleeves C) Sandals D) Gloves
A) To help the plant absorb more sunlight B) To keep the plant cool C) To prevent fungal diseases D) To encourage flowering
A) Pads with flowers B) Pads with fruit C) Young, tender pads D) Old, thick pads
A) Root rot B) Leaf spot C) Powdery mildew D) Rust
A) Water more frequently B) Spray with insecticidal soap C) Apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer D) Prune the entire plant
A) They provide support for the plant B) They absorb nutrients C) Spines and new growth emerge from them D) They store water
A) Fertilize them heavily. B) Provide shade during the hottest part of the day. C) Apply sunscreen. D) Water them more frequently.
A) Star fruit B) Dragon fruit C) Pitaya D) Prickly pear
A) Every 2-3 years B) Every year C) Every 6 months D) Never
A) Phosphorus B) Calcium C) Nitrogen D) Potassium
A) Plastic pot B) Glass pot C) Terracotta pot D) Metal pot |