How to Grow Zucchinis - Exam
  • 1. What type of vegetable is a zucchini?
A) Legume
B) Root vegetable
C) Fruit
D) Summer squash
  • 2. When is the best time to plant zucchini?
A) After the last frost
B) Mid-winter
C) Early spring
D) During the first frost
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for growing zucchini?
A) Above 9.0
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 4. How much sunlight do zucchini plants need daily?
A) 0 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 10+ hours
D) 6-8 hours
  • 5. What type of soil is best for zucchini?
A) Well-drained, fertile soil
B) Clay soil
C) Sandy, nutrient-poor soil
D) Compacted soil
  • 6. How far apart should zucchini plants be spaced?
A) 1 foot
B) 6 inches
C) 5 feet
D) 2-3 feet
  • 7. What is the best way to water zucchini plants?
A) Never watering
B) Overhead watering
C) Watering daily a small amount
D) At the base of the plant
  • 8. What is a common pest that affects zucchini plants?
A) Squash bugs
B) Grasshoppers
C) Aphids
D) Spider mites
  • 9. What is a common disease that affects zucchini plants?
A) Tomato blight
B) Powdery mildew
C) Leaf spot
D) Root rot
  • 10. How often should zucchini plants be fertilized?
A) Daily
B) Once a year
C) Every 3-4 weeks
D) Never
  • 11. What type of fertilizer is best for zucchini?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) High potassium fertilizer
C) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10)
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 12. When are zucchini usually ready to harvest?
A) 50-65 days
B) 150 days
C) 20-30 days
D) 90-100 days
  • 13. What is the ideal size for harvesting zucchini?
A) 1 inch
B) 2 feet
C) 12-14 inches
D) 6-8 inches
  • 14. How should zucchini be harvested?
A) Twisted off the vine
B) Cut from the vine with a knife
C) Pulled from the vine
D) Broke off the vine
  • 15. What part of the zucchini plant is edible besides the fruit?
A) The roots
B) The flowers
C) The stem
D) The leaves
  • 16. What is 'companion planting'?
A) Planting different crops together for mutual benefit
B) Planting only one type of crop
C) Planting crops in rows
D) Planting crops close to a building
  • 17. What is a good companion plant for zucchini?
A) Corn
B) Tomatoes
C) Marigolds
D) Sunflowers
  • 18. Why is it important to harvest zucchini regularly?
A) To prevent the plant from growing too tall
B) To encourage continued production
C) To allow the plant to rest
D) To prevent the plant from producing flowers
  • 19. What does 'succession planting' mean?
A) Planting all crops at once.
B) Planting crops in the same location every year.
C) Planting crops in the same container.
D) Planting crops at intervals to extend the harvest.
  • 20. What can overwatering zucchini plants lead to?
A) Thicker stems
B) Drought resistance
C) Root rot
D) Increased fruit production
  • 21. How can you prevent powdery mildew on zucchini plants?
A) Ensure good air circulation
B) Applying a high-nitrogen fertilizer
C) Planting in full shade
D) Overwatering
  • 22. What is a good way to attract pollinators to zucchini plants?
A) Cover the plants with netting
B) Use pesticides
C) Remove all weeds
D) Plant flowers nearby
  • 23. What does 'blossom end rot' indicate?
A) Sunburn
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Overwatering
  • 24. How can you prevent squash vine borers?
A) Using a high-nitrogen fertilizer
B) Wrap the base of the stem with foil
C) Planting in full shade
D) Watering the leaves
  • 25. What is the best way to deal with squash bugs?
A) Use a strong pesticide
B) Ignore them
C) Handpick them off the plants
D) Water more frequently
  • 26. What is a good way to improve soil drainage?
A) Remove all organic matter
B) Add compost or other organic matter
C) Compact the soil
D) Add clay
  • 27. What is the purpose of mulching around zucchini plants?
A) To cool the soil
B) To add nitrogen to the soil
C) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) To attract pests
  • 28. What is a good storage method for zucchini?
A) Store washed zucchini
B) Freeze whole zucchini
C) Store at room temperature
D) Refrigerate unwashed for up to a week
  • 29. If your zucchini plant is producing only male flowers, what could be the cause?
A) Too much fertilizer
B) Temperature stress
C) Lack of pollinators
D) Too much water
  • 30. What does 'hardening off' seedlings mean?
A) Planting seedlings directly outside
B) Exposing seedlings to frost
C) Keeping seedlings indoors until mature
D) Gradually exposing seedlings to outdoor conditions
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