A) Arctic climates B) Hot, humid climates C) Mild winters and cool summers D) Desert climates
A) Fruit B) Root C) Flower bud D) Stem
A) Poorly drained soil B) Well-drained, fertile soil C) Clay soil D) Sandy soil
A) In mounds or raised beds B) Directly into the ground C) In a swampy area D) In a shady area
A) 1-2 feet B) 4-6 feet C) 6-12 inches D) 10-12 feet
A) Once a month B) Only when the leaves wilt C) Never water them D) Regularly, especially during dry periods
A) No fertilizer needed B) High in potassium C) High in nitrogen and phosphorus D) Low in all nutrients
A) Third year after planting B) Never produce C) Second year after planting D) First year after planting
A) After the bracts fully open B) When the artichoke is very large and tough C) When the artichoke is very small D) Before the bracts begin to open
A) Cut the stem with a sharp knife B) Twist the artichoke off C) Pull the artichoke off the plant D) Dig up the entire plant
A) Ladybugs B) Earthworms C) Aphids D) Bees
A) Vinegar B) Bleach C) Just ignoring them D) Insecticidal soap or neem oil
A) Powdery Mildew B) Root Rot C) Botrytis blight D) Blossom-end rot
A) Planting in full shade B) Overwatering C) Proper spacing and ventilation D) Never pruning
A) Leave them as is B) Move them indoors C) Cut back and mulch heavily D) Spray with herbicide
A) To make the plant stronger B) To encourage bud formation C) To prevent flowering D) To kill pests
A) Asia B) North America C) Mediterranean region D) South America
A) The stem only B) The heart and the base of the bracts C) The roots only D) The leaves only
A) Encouraging early bud development B) Planting in poor soil C) Never watering them D) Allowing them to grow naturally
A) Carrots B) Legumes (like beans or peas) C) Sunflowers D) Tomatoes
A) Pest attraction B) Increased soil acidity C) Shade for the artichokes D) Nitrogen fixation in the soil
A) To attract more pollinators B) To increase sunlight exposure C) To prevent soil depletion and disease build-up D) Artichokes do not need crop rotation
A) Seeds only B) Grafting C) Leaf cuttings D) Root divisions or offshoots
A) Offshoots with no roots B) Healthy, well-rooted offshoots C) Small, weak offshoots D) The main plant stem
A) To reduce fruit size B) To improve air circulation and remove dead foliage C) To prevent flowering D) Artichokes don't need pruning
A) Boiling them before planting B) A technique to whiten the bracts C) Exposing them to direct sunlight D) Freezing them for storage
A) 1-2 feet B) 6-8 feet C) Under 1 foot D) 3-4 feet
A) 2-3 years B) 20+ years C) 1 year D) 5-10 years
A) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds B) Attracts pests C) Increases soil acidity D) Provides no benefit
A) Premature flowering B) Root rot C) Leaf discoloration D) Stem elongation |