A) Heavy clay soil B) Deep, loose, well-drained soil C) Waterlogged soil D) Sandy, nutrient-poor soil
A) Mid-winter B) Late autumn C) Mid-summer D) Early spring
A) On the surface B) About 4 inches deep C) About 1/2 inch deep D) About 2 inches deep
A) 4.0 to 5.0 B) 8.5 to 9.5 C) 6.0 to 7.0 D) 7.5 to 8.5
A) They are too large B) They require very specific temperatures C) They are too small D) They lose viability quickly
A) Use fresh seeds B) Plant them very deep C) Soak them in bleach D) Freeze them before planting
A) 6-8 inches apart B) 2-4 inches apart C) 12 inches apart D) 1 inch apart
A) To provide adequate spacing B) To encourage flowering C) To make them grow faster D) To prevent disease
A) Never, they are drought-tolerant B) Only when the soil is completely dry C) Regularly, especially during dry periods D) Once a month
A) High-potassium fertilizer B) High-nitrogen fertilizer C) Low-nitrogen fertilizer D) High-phosphorus fertilizer
A) Weeds help retain moisture B) Weeds prevent soil erosion C) Weeds attract beneficial insects D) Weeds compete for nutrients and water
A) An insect infestation B) A viral disease C) A nutrient deficiency D) A fungal disease
A) Overwatering B) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer C) Good drainage and crop rotation D) Planting parsnips in the same spot every year
A) Aphids B) Spider mites C) Carrot root fly D) Cabbage worms
A) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer B) Watering frequently C) Planting carrots nearby D) Using insect netting
A) 60-90 days B) 30-60 days C) 90-120 days D) 120-180 days
A) The roots are bright green B) The leaves are very large C) They flower profusely D) Tops start to die back
A) Frost helps them grow larger B) Frost preserves them C) Frost kills pests D) Frost sweetens the flavor
A) Pull them straight out B) Dig them up with a shovel C) Cut them at the base D) Gently lift them with a fork
A) At room temperature B) In direct sunlight C) In a dry place D) In a cool, dark, and humid place
A) A harvesting method for parsnips B) A type of nematode that can attack parsnips C) A type of parsnip fertilizer D) A beneficial bacteria for parsnip growth
A) Corn B) Carrots C) Tomatoes D) Rosemary
A) The taste of unripe parsnips B) A pesticide used on parsnips C) A common parsnip disease D) A skin irritant caused by sap contact
A) Calcium B) Phosphorus C) Potassium D) Nitrogen
A) Reduced pest attraction B) Increased sweetness C) Faster growth D) Forked or stunted roots
A) To increase soil nitrogen levels B) To prevent soilborne diseases C) To reduce watering needs D) To attract pollinators
A) Premature flowering B) Root splitting C) Leaf discoloration D) Seed rotting
A) Prevents pest infestations B) Enhances sweetness C) Restricts root development D) Encourages rapid growth
A) To prevent greening of the shoulders B) To encourage deeper root growth C) To improve drainage D) To protect from frost
A) Upright growth B) Steady root development C) Vigorous green foliage D) Yellowing leaves |