How to Cultivate Melons - Quiz
  • 1. What soil pH is ideal for growing melons?
A) 7.0-7.5
B) 6.0-6.8
C) 8.0-8.5
D) 5.0-5.5
  • 2. Melons are heavy feeders, meaning they require a lot of which nutrients?
A) Iron, Zinc, Manganese
B) Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur
C) Boron, Copper, Molybdenum
D) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 3. What is the ideal soil temperature for melon seed germination?
A) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
B) 90-100°F (32-38°C)
C) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
D) 70-90°F (21-32°C)
  • 4. How often should melons be watered, especially during fruit development?
A) Lightly, daily
B) Only when wilting
C) Consistently, deeply
D) Rarely, letting soil dry out
  • 5. Which of these is a common melon pest?
A) Cucumber beetles
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Praying Mantis
  • 6. What is the best method to prevent powdery mildew on melon plants?
A) Overwatering
B) Planting in full shade
C) Good air circulation
D) Ignoring the plants
  • 7. Which of these melons typically requires the longest growing season?
A) Watermelon
B) Cantaloupe
C) Galia
D) Honeydew
  • 8. What is 'hardening off' seedlings?
A) Pruning roots
B) Keeping them indoors longer
C) Acclimating plants to outdoor conditions
D) Fertilizing heavily
  • 9. Why is crop rotation important for melons?
A) To increase sun exposure
B) To change the soil color
C) To prevent soilborne diseases
D) To encourage weed growth
  • 10. What does 'vining' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) The color of the melon
B) The way the fruit is pollinated
C) The type of soil required
D) The sprawling growth habit of the plant
  • 11. What is a good companion plant for melons?
A) Marigolds
B) Potatoes
C) Radishes
D) Cabbage
  • 12. When should you harvest a cantaloupe?
A) When it smells like grass
B) When it is completely green
C) When it is hard to the touch
D) When the stem slips easily from the vine
  • 13. What type of pollination do melons require for fruit set?
A) Wind pollination
B) Self-pollination
C) Insect pollination
D) Water pollination
  • 14. Why is it important to control weeds around melon plants?
A) They provide shade
B) They compete for nutrients and water
C) They attract beneficial insects
D) They improve soil drainage
  • 15. What is the purpose of mulching around melon plants?
A) To prevent pollination
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To decrease soil temperature
D) To attract more pests
  • 16. What type of fertilizer is best to use when the melon plant starts to flower?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) High in nitrogen
C) No fertilizer is needed
D) High in phosphorus and potassium
  • 17. What is a common disease affecting watermelon plants?
A) Fusarium wilt
B) Apple scab
C) Septoria leaf spot
D) Blossom end rot
  • 18. Which method is best to get an early start on melons?
A) Direct sowing in cold soil
B) Ignoring the plants
C) Starting seeds indoors
D) Overwatering seeds
  • 19. What is 'sunscald' in melons?
A) Damage from insects
B) Damage from frost
C) Damage from excessive sun exposure
D) Damage from overwatering
  • 20. How can you prevent blossom-end rot in watermelons?
A) Maintain consistent watering
B) Over-fertilize with nitrogen
C) Allow the soil to dry out completely
D) Plant in deep shade
  • 21. What is the best time of day to water melon plants?
A) Late afternoon
B) Midday
C) Early morning
D) Any time of day
  • 22. What is the role of bees in melon cultivation?
A) Fertilizing
B) Pest control
C) Watering
D) Pollination
  • 23. What is grafting in melon cultivation?
A) Removing flowers
B) Using chemical pesticides
C) Joining two plants together
D) Planting seeds directly in the ground
  • 24. How deep should melon seeds be planted?
A) On the soil surface
B) 6 inches
C) 1 inch
D) 3 inches
  • 25. What is a good indicator that a watermelon is ripe?
A) The rind is soft
B) The watermelon floats in water
C) The tendril closest to the fruit is brown and dry
D) The watermelon is completely green
  • 26. Why is it important to avoid overhead watering on melon plants?
A) It improves soil drainage
B) It attracts pollinators
C) It can promote fungal diseases
D) It makes the fruit sweeter
  • 27. What is row cover used for in melon cultivation?
A) To prevent pollination
B) To protect plants from frost and pests
C) To attract weeds
D) To increase soil pH
  • 28. How far apart should melon plants be spaced in the garden?
A) 1-2 feet
B) 6-12 inches
C) 3-5 feet
D) 8-10 feet
  • 29. What does 'pinching' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) Harvesting the fruit
B) Removing the tips of vines to encourage branching
C) Removing weeds
D) Adding fertilizer
  • 30. What is the benefit of using black plastic mulch for melons?
A) It warms the soil and suppresses weeds
B) It increases soil pH
C) It attracts pests
D) It cools the soil
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