How to Cultivate Melons
  • 1. What soil pH is ideal for growing melons?
A) 8.0-8.5
B) 5.0-5.5
C) 6.0-6.8
D) 7.0-7.5
  • 2. Melons are heavy feeders, meaning they require a lot of which nutrients?
A) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
B) Iron, Zinc, Manganese
C) Boron, Copper, Molybdenum
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) 70-90°F (21-32°C)
D) 60-70°F (16-21°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) Cucumber beetles
C) Praying Mantis
D) Earthworms
  • 6. What is the best method to prevent powdery mildew on melon plants?
A) Good air circulation
B) Ignoring the plants
C) Planting in full shade
D) Overwatering
  • 7. Which of these melons typically requires the longest growing season?
A) Watermelon
B) Galia
C) Honeydew
D) Cantaloupe
  • 8. What is 'hardening off' seedlings?
A) Fertilizing heavily
B) Keeping them indoors longer
C) Acclimating plants to outdoor conditions
D) Pruning roots
  • 9. Why is crop rotation important for melons?
A) To encourage weed growth
B) To prevent soilborne diseases
C) To change the soil color
D) To increase sun exposure
  • 10. What does 'vining' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) The type of soil required
B) The way the fruit is pollinated
C) The sprawling growth habit of the plant
D) The color of the melon
  • 11. What is a good companion plant for melons?
A) Potatoes
B) Marigolds
C) Cabbage
D) Radishes
  • 12. When should you harvest a cantaloupe?
A) When it is hard to the touch
B) When it smells like grass
C) When the stem slips easily from the vine
D) When it is completely green
  • 13. What type of pollination do melons require for fruit set?
A) Water pollination
B) Insect pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Wind pollination
  • 14. Why is it important to control weeds around melon plants?
A) They compete for nutrients and water
B) They attract beneficial insects
C) They provide shade
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 attract more pests
D) To decrease soil temperature
  • 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) High in nitrogen
D) Balanced fertilizer
  • 17. What is a common disease affecting watermelon plants?
A) Septoria leaf spot
B) Apple scab
C) Fusarium wilt
D) Blossom end rot
  • 18. Which method is best to get an early start on melons?
A) Overwatering seeds
B) Direct sowing in cold soil
C) Starting seeds indoors
D) Ignoring the plants
  • 19. What is 'sunscald' in melons?
A) Damage from overwatering
B) Damage from excessive sun exposure
C) Damage from insects
D) Damage from frost
  • 20. How can you prevent blossom-end rot in watermelons?
A) Maintain consistent watering
B) Plant in deep shade
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) Pollination
B) Watering
C) Pest control
D) Fertilizing
  • 23. What is grafting in melon cultivation?
A) Using chemical pesticides
B) Planting seeds directly in the ground
C) Joining two plants together
D) Removing flowers
  • 24. How deep should melon seeds be planted?
A) 6 inches
B) 3 inches
C) On the soil surface
D) 1 inch
  • 25. What is a good indicator that a watermelon is ripe?
A) The rind is soft
B) The tendril closest to the fruit is brown and dry
C) The watermelon floats in water
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 makes the fruit sweeter
C) It attracts pollinators
D) It can promote fungal diseases
  • 27. What is row cover used for in melon cultivation?
A) To protect plants from frost and pests
B) To prevent pollination
C) To increase soil pH
D) To attract weeds
  • 28. How far apart should melon plants be spaced in the garden?
A) 1-2 feet
B) 3-5 feet
C) 6-12 inches
D) 8-10 feet
  • 29. What does 'pinching' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) Removing the tips of vines to encourage branching
B) Harvesting the fruit
C) Adding fertilizer
D) Removing weeds
  • 30. What is the benefit of using black plastic mulch for melons?
A) It attracts pests
B) It cools the soil
C) It increases soil pH
D) It warms the soil and suppresses weeds
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