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How to Cultivate Melons
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  • 1. What soil pH is ideal for growing melons?
A) 5.0-5.5
B) 7.0-7.5
C) 8.0-8.5
D) 6.0-6.8
  • 2. Melons are heavy feeders, meaning they require a lot of which nutrients?
A) Iron, Zinc, Manganese
B) Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur
C) Boron, Copper, Molybdenum
D) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 3. What is the ideal soil temperature for melon seed germination?
A) 70-90°F (21-32°C)
B) 90-100°F (32-38°C)
C) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
D) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
  • 4. How often should melons be watered, especially during fruit development?
A) Only when wilting
B) Lightly, daily
C) Consistently, deeply
D) Rarely, letting soil dry out
  • 5. Which of these is a common melon pest?
A) Praying Mantis
B) Earthworms
C) Cucumber beetles
D) Ladybugs
  • 6. What is the best method to prevent powdery mildew on melon plants?
A) Overwatering
B) Ignoring the plants
C) Planting in full shade
D) Good air circulation
  • 7. Which of these melons typically requires the longest growing season?
A) Watermelon
B) Honeydew
C) Galia
D) Cantaloupe
  • 8. What is 'hardening off' seedlings?
A) Pruning roots
B) Fertilizing heavily
C) Acclimating plants to outdoor conditions
D) Keeping them indoors longer
  • 9. Why is crop rotation important for melons?
A) To encourage weed growth
B) To change the soil color
C) To prevent soilborne diseases
D) To increase sun exposure
  • 10. What does 'vining' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) The type of soil required
B) The way the fruit is pollinated
C) The color of the melon
D) The sprawling growth habit of the plant
  • 11. What is a good companion plant for melons?
A) Potatoes
B) Marigolds
C) Radishes
D) Cabbage
  • 12. When should you harvest a cantaloupe?
A) When it is hard to the touch
B) When it smells like grass
C) When the stem slips easily from the vine
D) When it is completely green
  • 13. What type of pollination do melons require for fruit set?
A) Insect pollination
B) Wind pollination
C) Self-pollination
D) Water pollination
  • 14. Why is it important to control weeds around melon plants?
A) They provide shade
B) They compete for nutrients and water
C) They improve soil drainage
D) They attract beneficial insects
  • 15. What is the purpose of mulching around melon plants?
A) To prevent pollination
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To attract more pests
D) To decrease soil temperature
  • 16. What type of fertilizer is best to use when the melon plant starts to flower?
A) High in nitrogen
B) High in phosphorus and potassium
C) Balanced fertilizer
D) No fertilizer is needed
  • 17. What is a common disease affecting watermelon plants?
A) Blossom end rot
B) Fusarium wilt
C) Septoria leaf spot
D) Apple scab
  • 18. Which method is best to get an early start on melons?
A) Overwatering seeds
B) Starting seeds indoors
C) Ignoring the plants
D) Direct sowing in cold soil
  • 19. What is 'sunscald' in melons?
A) Damage from overwatering
B) Damage from excessive sun exposure
C) Damage from insects
D) Damage from frost
  • 20. How can you prevent blossom-end rot in watermelons?
A) Maintain consistent watering
B) Allow the soil to dry out completely
C) Over-fertilize with nitrogen
D) Plant in deep shade
  • 21. What is the best time of day to water melon plants?
A) Midday
B) Early morning
C) Any time of day
D) Late afternoon
  • 22. What is the role of bees in melon cultivation?
A) Watering
B) Fertilizing
C) Pollination
D) Pest control
  • 23. What is grafting in melon cultivation?
A) Planting seeds directly in the ground
B) Removing flowers
C) Joining two plants together
D) Using chemical pesticides
  • 24. How deep should melon seeds be planted?
A) 1 inch
B) On the soil surface
C) 6 inches
D) 3 inches
  • 25. What is a good indicator that a watermelon is ripe?
A) The watermelon floats in water
B) The rind is soft
C) The watermelon is completely green
D) The tendril closest to the fruit is brown and dry
  • 26. Why is it important to avoid overhead watering on melon plants?
A) It attracts pollinators
B) It improves soil drainage
C) It can promote fungal diseases
D) It makes the fruit sweeter
  • 27. What is row cover used for in melon cultivation?
A) To prevent pollination
B) To increase soil pH
C) To attract weeds
D) To protect plants from frost and pests
  • 28. How far apart should melon plants be spaced in the garden?
A) 1-2 feet
B) 6-12 inches
C) 3-5 feet
D) 8-10 feet
  • 29. What does 'pinching' refer to in melon cultivation?
A) Removing weeds
B) Harvesting the fruit
C) Adding fertilizer
D) Removing the tips of vines to encourage branching
  • 30. What is the benefit of using black plastic mulch for melons?
A) It increases soil pH
B) It cools the soil
C) It warms the soil and suppresses weeds
D) It attracts pests
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