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