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