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