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How to Grow Carrots
Contributed by: Swan
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for growing carrots?
A) 8.0-8.5
B) 5.0-5.5
C) 7.0-7.5
D) 6.0-6.8
  • 2. What type of soil is best for carrots?
A) Rocky soil
B) Loose, sandy loam
C) Heavy clay
D) Compacted soil
  • 3. How much sunlight do carrots need per day?
A) 2 hours
B) At least 6 hours
C) No direct sunlight
D) 4 hours
  • 4. What is the ideal temperature range for carrot growth?
A) 60-70°F
B) 80-90°F
C) 100-110°F
D) 40-50°F
  • 5. How deep should you plant carrot seeds?
A) 3 inches
B) 1/4 to 1/2 inch
C) 2 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 6. What is the best time of year to plant carrots?
A) Late fall
B) Early spring or late summer
C) Winter
D) Mid-summer
  • 7. How far apart should carrot rows be?
A) 5 feet
B) 12-18 inches
C) 6 inches
D) 3 feet
  • 8. How often should you water carrots?
A) Once a week
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Regularly, keeping soil moist
D) Every other day
  • 9. What is thinning?
A) Adding more water
B) Covering the soil with mulch
C) Removing excess seedlings
D) Adding fertilizer
  • 10. Why is thinning important for carrots?
A) To increase soil temperature
B) To allow room for carrots to grow
C) To attract pollinators
D) To prevent weeds
  • 11. What is the best way to control weeds around carrots?
A) Burning them off
B) Ignoring them
C) Hand weeding or shallow cultivation
D) Using strong herbicides
  • 12. What is the main pest that affects carrots?
A) Carrot rust fly
B) Spider mites
C) Whiteflies
D) Aphids
  • 13. What is a common disease that affects carrots?
A) Root rot
B) Tomato blight
C) Leaf blight
D) Powdery mildew
  • 14. How do you know when carrots are ready to harvest?
A) After a frost
B) When they reach the desired size and color
C) When the flowers bloom
D) When the leaves turn brown
  • 15. How should you harvest carrots?
A) Use a crowbar
B) Gently pull from the base of the leaves
C) Dig them up with a shovel
D) Cut them off at the soil line
  • 16. How should you store carrots after harvest?
A) At room temperature
B) In direct sunlight
C) In a dry, warm place
D) In a cool, dark, and humid place
  • 17. What is chantenay a type of?
A) Beet
B) Turnip
C) Carrot
D) Radish
  • 18. Why is crop rotation important for carrots?
A) To make the soil more compact
B) To reduce watering needs
C) To prevent soilborne diseases and pests
D) To increase sunlight exposure
  • 19. What nutrient is important for root development in carrots?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Phosphorus
D) Nitrogen
  • 20. What can cause carrots to split or crack?
A) Inconsistent watering
B) Too much fertilizer
C) Planting too close together
D) Too much sunlight
  • 21. What can cause carrots to be forked?
A) Rocky or compacted soil
B) Lack of sunlight
C) Too little fertilizer
D) Too much water
  • 22. What does 'bolting' mean in the context of carrots?
A) Developing thick roots
B) Growing too quickly
C) Prematurely going to seed
D) Changing color
  • 23. What causes bolting in carrots?
A) Lack of nutrients
B) Excessive sunlight
C) Temperature fluctuations
D) Too much water
  • 24. What cover crop is good to plant before carrots?
A) Oats
B) Tomatoes
C) Corn
D) Sunflowers
  • 25. What is the benefit of planting radishes with carrots?
A) Radishes provide shade for carrots.
B) Radishes add nutrients to the soil for carrots.
C) Radishes break up the soil and mark rows.
D) Radishes attract pollinators to carrots.
  • 26. What is the purpose of 'chitting' carrot seeds?
A) Protecting them from pests
B) Pre-sprouting them for faster germination
C) Making them easier to handle
D) Hardening them against cold weather
  • 27. What is a good organic fertilizer for carrots?
A) Bleach
B) Compost
C) Weed killer
D) Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer
  • 28. Why should you avoid using fresh manure on carrot beds?
A) It will attract too many pests.
B) It can cause forking and hairy roots.
C) It will make the carrots too sweet.
D) It will burn the carrot roots.
  • 29. What does it mean to 'earth up' carrots?
A) To mound soil around the shoulders of the carrots
B) To plant carrots deeper in the soil
C) To add fertilizer to the soil around the carrots
D) To remove weeds from the soil around the carrots
  • 30. What is the main benefit of earthing up carrots?
A) To protect the carrots from pests
B) To make the carrots grow faster
C) To make the carrots sweeter
D) To prevent greening of the carrot tops
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