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