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