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How to grow a vegetable garden - Test
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  • 1. What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a location for your vegetable garden?
A) Sunlight
B) Proximity to house
C) Water access
D) Soil type
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH range for most vegetables?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 3. Which of these is a good way to improve soil drainage?
A) Watering more frequently
B) Adding compost
C) Adding clay
D) Adding sand
  • 4. What is the purpose of hardening off seedlings?
A) Making them more colorful
B) Acclimatizing them to outdoor conditions
C) Protecting them from pests
D) Encouraging faster growth
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between rows for most vegetables?
A) 24 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 6 inches
D) Varies depending on the vegetable
  • 6. Which of these vegetables is a cool-season crop?
A) Eggplant
B) Spinach
C) Tomatoes
D) Peppers
  • 7. What is a common benefit of mulching?
A) Warms the soil
B) Retains soil moisture
C) Attracts beneficial insects
D) Increases soil pH
  • 8. What is the best time of day to water your vegetable garden?
A) Midday
B) Early morning
C) Late afternoon
D) Evening
  • 9. What is crop rotation?
A) Planting vegetables very close together
B) Planting different crops in the same area each year
C) Planting only one type of vegetable
D) Planting the same crop in the same area each year
  • 10. Which of these is a common garden pest?
A) Bees
B) Aphids
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 11. What does 'organic gardening' primarily focus on?
A) Using natural fertilizers and pest control methods
B) Using synthetic chemicals
C) Ignoring pests and diseases
D) Growing vegetables as quickly as possible
  • 12. What is the purpose of staking tomatoes?
A) To prevent fruit from ripening
B) To attract pollinators
C) To make the tomatoes taste better
D) To support the plant and improve air circulation
  • 13. What is 'companion planting'?
A) Planting vegetables near trees
B) Planting different crops together that benefit each other
C) Planting vegetables with flowers
D) Planting the same crop in multiple locations
  • 14. Which nutrient is most important for leaf growth?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Nitrogen
  • 15. What is 'bolting' in leafy greens?
A) Slow growth
B) Root rot
C) Premature flowering
D) Leaf discoloration
  • 16. Which of these is a legume?
A) Carrots
B) Beans
C) Lettuce
D) Radishes
  • 17. What is the benefit of growing cover crops?
A) Reduce sunlight
B) Attract pests
C) Deplete soil nutrients
D) Improve soil health
  • 18. Which of these methods helps prevent blossom-end rot in tomatoes?
A) Pruning excessively
B) Consistent watering
C) Planting in dry soil
D) Over-fertilizing
  • 19. What is the purpose of pinching off suckers on tomato plants?
A) To improve fruit production
B) To prevent pests
C) To make the plant bushier
D) To make the plant taller
  • 20. How often should you fertilize your vegetable garden?
A) Once a week
B) As needed, based on soil tests and plant needs
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 21. What is the best way to control weeds in a vegetable garden?
A) Ignoring them
B) Mulching and hand-pulling
C) Using herbicides liberally
D) Tilling the soil constantly
  • 22. What does 'succession planting' mean?
A) Planting the same crop multiple times in the same location
B) Planting crops only once a year
C) Planting crops in a straight line
D) Planting crops at intervals to extend the harvest
  • 23. Which of these is a good source of potassium for the garden?
A) Bleach
B) Wood ash
C) Baking soda
D) Vinegar
  • 24. What is the best way to store seeds?
A) In the refrigerator uncovered
B) Cool, dark, and dry place
C) In direct sunlight
D) Warm, bright, and humid place
  • 25. What is a good way to attract pollinators to your garden?
A) Removing weeds
B) Using pesticides
C) Planting only vegetables
D) Planting flowers
  • 26. What is the purpose of vermicomposting?
A) Using worms to decompose organic waste
B) Burning organic waste
C) Mixing organic waste with chemicals
D) Burying organic waste
  • 27. Which vegetable benefits from being started indoors?
A) Tomatoes
B) Carrots
C) Radishes
D) Spinach
  • 28. What is the term for removing spent flowers from a plant?
A) Harvesting
B) Deadheading
C) Pruning
D) Pinching
  • 29. What is one sign of overwatering?
A) Wilting leaves
B) Cracked fruit
C) Stunted growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 30. What is the main function of phosphorus in plant growth?
A) Stem strength
B) Root development and flowering
C) Leaf growth
D) Water absorption
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