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