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