How to grow a vegetable garden - Test
  • 1. What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a location for your vegetable garden?
A) Sunlight
B) Proximity to house
C) Water access
D) Soil type
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH range for most vegetables?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 3. Which of these is a good way to improve soil drainage?
A) Adding clay
B) Adding sand
C) Watering more frequently
D) Adding compost
  • 4. What is the purpose of hardening off seedlings?
A) Encouraging faster growth
B) Acclimatizing them to outdoor conditions
C) Making them more colorful
D) Protecting them from pests
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between rows for most vegetables?
A) 12 inches
B) 24 inches
C) Varies depending on the vegetable
D) 6 inches
  • 6. Which of these vegetables is a cool-season crop?
A) Tomatoes
B) Peppers
C) Eggplant
D) Spinach
  • 7. What is a common benefit of mulching?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Warms the soil
C) Retains soil moisture
D) Increases soil pH
  • 8. What is the best time of day to water your vegetable garden?
A) Early morning
B) Midday
C) Late afternoon
D) Evening
  • 9. What is crop rotation?
A) Planting the same crop in the same area each year
B) Planting only one type of vegetable
C) Planting vegetables very close together
D) Planting different crops in the same area each year
  • 10. Which of these is a common garden pest?
A) Earthworms
B) Aphids
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 11. What does 'organic gardening' primarily focus on?
A) Using natural fertilizers and pest control methods
B) Ignoring pests and diseases
C) Using synthetic chemicals
D) Growing vegetables as quickly as possible
  • 12. What is the purpose of staking tomatoes?
A) To prevent fruit from ripening
B) To support the plant and improve air circulation
C) To make the tomatoes taste better
D) To attract pollinators
  • 13. What is 'companion planting'?
A) Planting the same crop in multiple locations
B) Planting vegetables with flowers
C) Planting vegetables near trees
D) Planting different crops together that benefit each other
  • 14. Which nutrient is most important for leaf growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Phosphorus
D) Calcium
  • 15. What is 'bolting' in leafy greens?
A) Slow growth
B) Root rot
C) Leaf discoloration
D) Premature flowering
  • 16. Which of these is a legume?
A) Radishes
B) Beans
C) Carrots
D) Lettuce
  • 17. What is the benefit of growing cover crops?
A) Improve soil health
B) Reduce sunlight
C) Attract pests
D) Deplete soil nutrients
  • 18. Which of these methods helps prevent blossom-end rot in tomatoes?
A) Planting in dry soil
B) Consistent watering
C) Over-fertilizing
D) Pruning excessively
  • 19. What is the purpose of pinching off suckers on tomato plants?
A) To improve fruit production
B) To prevent pests
C) To make the plant taller
D) To make the plant bushier
  • 20. How often should you fertilize your vegetable garden?
A) As needed, based on soil tests and plant needs
B) Never
C) Every day
D) Once a week
  • 21. What is the best way to control weeds in a vegetable garden?
A) Tilling the soil constantly
B) Mulching and hand-pulling
C) Using herbicides liberally
D) Ignoring them
  • 22. What does 'succession planting' mean?
A) Planting crops in a straight line
B) Planting the same crop multiple times in the same location
C) Planting crops at intervals to extend the harvest
D) Planting crops only once a year
  • 23. Which of these is a good source of potassium for the garden?
A) Vinegar
B) Bleach
C) Baking soda
D) Wood ash
  • 24. What is the best way to store seeds?
A) In direct sunlight
B) Warm, bright, and humid place
C) In the refrigerator uncovered
D) Cool, dark, and dry place
  • 25. What is a good way to attract pollinators to your garden?
A) Using pesticides
B) Removing weeds
C) Planting flowers
D) Planting only vegetables
  • 26. What is the purpose of vermicomposting?
A) Burying organic waste
B) Mixing organic waste with chemicals
C) Burning organic waste
D) Using worms to decompose organic waste
  • 27. Which vegetable benefits from being started indoors?
A) Radishes
B) Tomatoes
C) Carrots
D) Spinach
  • 28. What is the term for removing spent flowers from a plant?
A) Pinching
B) Pruning
C) Deadheading
D) Harvesting
  • 29. What is one sign of overwatering?
A) Stunted growth
B) Cracked fruit
C) Wilting leaves
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 30. What is the main function of phosphorus in plant growth?
A) Root development and flowering
B) Stem strength
C) Water absorption
D) Leaf growth
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