A) Waterlogged soil B) Heavy clay soil C) Deep, loose, well-drained soil D) Sandy, nutrient-poor soil
A) Mid-winter B) Mid-summer C) Early spring D) Late autumn
A) About 4 inches deep B) On the surface C) About 2 inches deep D) About 1/2 inch deep
A) 6.0 to 7.0 B) 8.5 to 9.5 C) 7.5 to 8.5 D) 4.0 to 5.0
A) They lose viability quickly B) They are too small C) They require very specific temperatures D) They are too large
A) Soak them in bleach B) Use fresh seeds C) Plant them very deep D) Freeze them before planting
A) 2-4 inches apart B) 1 inch apart C) 6-8 inches apart D) 12 inches apart
A) To prevent disease B) To provide adequate spacing C) To make them grow faster D) To encourage flowering
A) Once a month B) Regularly, especially during dry periods C) Only when the soil is completely dry D) Never, they are drought-tolerant
A) Low-nitrogen fertilizer B) High-nitrogen fertilizer C) High-phosphorus fertilizer D) High-potassium fertilizer
A) Weeds attract beneficial insects B) Weeds prevent soil erosion C) Weeds help retain moisture D) Weeds compete for nutrients and water
A) An insect infestation B) A fungal disease C) A viral disease D) A nutrient deficiency
A) Overwatering B) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer C) Good drainage and crop rotation D) Planting parsnips in the same spot every year
A) Spider mites B) Aphids C) Carrot root fly D) Cabbage worms
A) Planting carrots nearby B) Watering frequently C) Using high-nitrogen fertilizer D) Using insect netting
A) 60-90 days B) 120-180 days C) 30-60 days D) 90-120 days
A) The roots are bright green B) Tops start to die back C) The leaves are very large D) They flower profusely
A) Frost preserves them B) Frost kills pests C) Frost sweetens the flavor D) Frost helps them grow larger
A) Dig them up with a shovel B) Pull them straight out C) Cut them at the base D) Gently lift them with a fork
A) In a cool, dark, and humid place B) In direct sunlight C) At room temperature D) In a dry place
A) A type of nematode that can attack parsnips B) A harvesting method for parsnips C) A beneficial bacteria for parsnip growth D) A type of parsnip fertilizer
A) Corn B) Rosemary C) Carrots D) Tomatoes
A) A pesticide used on parsnips B) A common parsnip disease C) The taste of unripe parsnips D) A skin irritant caused by sap contact
A) Phosphorus B) Nitrogen C) Calcium D) Potassium
A) Increased sweetness B) Reduced pest attraction C) Forked or stunted roots D) Faster growth
A) To attract pollinators B) To prevent soilborne diseases C) To reduce watering needs D) To increase soil nitrogen levels
A) Seed rotting B) Leaf discoloration C) Root splitting D) Premature flowering
A) Restricts root development B) Encourages rapid growth C) Enhances sweetness D) Prevents pest infestations
A) To protect from frost B) To prevent greening of the shoulders C) To encourage deeper root growth D) To improve drainage
A) Steady root development B) Yellowing leaves C) Vigorous green foliage D) Upright growth |