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