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How to Grow Cucumbers - Test
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  • 1. What is the optimal soil temperature for cucumber germination?
A) 32-40°F
B) 70-85°F
C) 90-100°F
D) 50-60°F
  • 2. Cucumbers are typically direct-sown or transplanted?
A) Neither
B) Both
C) Only transplanted
D) Only direct-sown
  • 3. What type of soil is best for cucumbers?
A) Heavy clay soil
B) Very acidic soil
C) Well-draining, loamy soil
D) Sandy, nutrient-poor soil
  • 4. How much sunlight do cucumbers need daily?
A) 6-8 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) No direct sunlight
D) 10-12 hours
  • 5. What is the ideal pH level for cucumber soil?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 6. Which of these is a common cucumber pest?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Cucumber beetles
D) Praying Mantises
  • 7. What is a common disease affecting cucumbers?
A) Black spot
B) Powdery mildew
C) Verticillium Wilt
D) Root rot
  • 8. Why is it important to provide support for cucumber vines?
A) To prevent the plants from flowering
B) To improve air circulation and prevent disease
C) To make the cucumbers grow faster
D) To keep the soil moist
  • 9. How often should cucumbers be watered?
A) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Once a week
D) Regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist
  • 10. What does 'bitter' cucumbers generally indicate?
A) Inconsistent watering or stress
B) Over-fertilization
C) Lack of sunlight
D) Too much pruning
  • 11. What is the purpose of pinching off the first few flowers on a cucumber plant?
A) To encourage stronger vine growth
B) To prevent pest infestations
C) To shorten the growing season
D) To produce larger cucumbers
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for cucumbers?
A) High-potassium fertilizer
B) High-nitrogen fertilizer
C) High-phosphorus fertilizer
D) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10)
  • 13. What is the best time of day to water cucumbers?
A) Late evening
B) Midday
C) Anytime
D) Early morning
  • 14. How far apart should cucumber plants be spaced?
A) 4-6 inches
B) 12-36 inches, depending on variety
C) 4-5 feet
D) Right next to each other
  • 15. What is the term for cucumbers that develop from female flowers that haven't been pollinated?
A) Heirloom
B) Hybrid
C) Parthenocarpic
D) Monoecious
  • 16. What is a good companion plant for cucumbers?
A) Onions
B) Rue
C) Fennel
D) Marigolds
  • 17. Why should you harvest cucumbers regularly?
A) To encourage continued production
B) To prevent the plants from getting too tall
C) To avoid attracting pests
D) To reduce the need for watering
  • 18. What does 'monoecious' mean in relation to cucumber plants?
A) Having only female flowers
B) Having only male flowers
C) Having separate male and female flowers on the same plant
D) Self-pollinating
  • 19. What is the best way to prevent blossom-end rot in cucumbers?
A) Adding more nitrogen fertilizer
B) Pruning the plant heavily
C) Consistent watering and adequate calcium
D) Planting in full shade
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a method of cucumber pollination?
A) Hydroponics
B) Hand pollination
C) Bees
D) Wind
  • 21. What is the purpose of succession planting cucumbers?
A) To produce larger cucumbers
B) To prevent pests and diseases
C) To save space in the garden
D) To extend the harvest season
  • 22. Which type of cucumber is typically used for pickling?
A) Smaller, firmer varieties
B) Yellow varieties
C) Burpless varieties
D) Long, slicing varieties
  • 23. What is the benefit of using mulch around cucumber plants?
A) Warms the soil quickly
B) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) Provides extra nutrients to the soil
D) Attracts beneficial insects
  • 24. When is the best time to harvest cucumbers?
A) When they reach the desired size and color
B) Before the flowers bloom
C) When they are very large and yellow
D) At the end of the growing season
  • 25. What is a 'burpless' cucumber?
A) A cucumber that grows without pollination.
B) A cucumber that is resistant to all pests.
C) A variety with low levels of cucurbitacin, reducing bitterness.
D) A cucumber that doesn't produce seeds.
  • 26. What is a key indicator that a cucumber is ready to be picked?
A) Firmness to the touch.
B) Softness to the touch.
C) When it turns yellow.
D) When the vine starts to die.
  • 27. Why is crop rotation important for cucumbers?
A) To reduce the need for watering
B) To prevent soilborne diseases
C) To attract more pollinators
D) To increase the size of the cucumbers
  • 28. What type of pruning is typically recommended for cucumber plants?
A) Removing suckers and yellowing leaves
B) Removing all the leaves
C) Cutting back the main vine
D) Removing all the flowers
  • 29. Which nutrient deficiency can cause stunted growth and dark green leaves in cucumbers?
A) Potassium deficiency
B) Phosphorus deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Nitrogen deficiency
  • 30. How can you encourage female flower production in cucumbers?
A) Planting in full shade
B) Removing all male flowers
C) Applying high-nitrogen fertilizer
D) Maintain consistent watering and fertilization
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