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