Vegetable identification and judging cde Nematodes are a

Vegetable identification and judging cde

Nematodes are? a) small frog like animals that eat plant vegetation b) microscopic worms that can seriously reduce plant growth and yield c) chemicals added to improve plant growth and yield d) a form of organic material

One reason to apply pesticides in the early evening? a) to avoid killing bees and reducing pollination b) moisture level in the air is at the best level c) typically people have more time and go slower at this time of day d) the stomata of the plants are opening and the pesticide will work better

a) b) c) d) What is the primary media used to grow plants by the hydroponics method? sand Perlite water vermiculite

Which characteristics of the irrigation system must be considered to properly schedule irrigations? a) b) c) d) Crop needs Soil properties Atmospheric conditions All of the above need to be considered

A signal that indicates that plant production is being reduced and water should be added is? a) b) c) d) The plant turns brown The plant falls over The plant wilts All of the above

Yield for vegetable crops typically measured in? a) b) c) d) Pounds Tons Bushels packs

What is the dominant factor in the control of plant height? a) b) c) d) Water Fertilizer Seed variety Planting depth

The first number on a fertilizer bag stands for? a) b) c) d) Nitrogen Phosphorous Potassium Weight of bag

Soil fumigants must be diffused through soil as a? a) b) c) d) Gas Liquid Granule pellet

An effective method of nematode control is? a) b) c) d) Crop rotation Application of a fungicide Application of an insecticide Application of a pesticide

Potatoes are propagated by using which plant part? a) b) c) d) tuber Roots Stem bulb

When possible, rows should be planted in which direction? a) b) c) d) East and west North and south Northeast and southwest Northwest and southeast

Fertilizer broadcast over the garden plot should be prepared? a) b) c) d) 1 -2 days prior to planting 1 -2 weeks prior to planting 3 -4 weeks prior to planting 2 -3 months prior to planting

a) b) c) d) Yard trash is sometimes used as compost for gardens. However, this type of compost is generally low in what major plant nutrient? Iron magnesium Nitrogen potash

Which insect is the principle pollinator of watermelons? a) b) c) d) Butterflies Flies Honeybees Humming birds

Planting fungicide treated seed is an example of what method of disease control? a) b) c) d) Exclusion Eradication Resistance protection

Which of the following is not cool season vegetable? a) b) c) d) Mustard English peas Strawberries okra

What is added to acidic soil to raise the ph? a) b) c) d) Lime sand Fertilizer Organic matter

Placing fertilizer on the top of the soil around each plant in a row is called? a) b) c) d) Banding Plowing under Side dressing broadcasting

Ryegrass plus lupine, hairy vetch, cow peas, and hairy indigo are examples of? a) b) c) d) Cover crops Warm season vegetables Cool season vegetables Beneficial insects

The best ph range for gardens on sandy soil is between ph of? a) b) c) d) 3. 0 and 5. 5 and 7. 0 and 8. 5 Ph is not important in vegetable gardens

Rockland soils can be found in? a) b) c) d) Northern Florida Central Florida Southern Florida Along the Florida beaches

Florida vegetable production has seen deficiencies in? a) b) c) d) Iron Magnesium Nitrogen sulfur

Coated seed often makes seeding? a) b) c) d) Easier Harder Cost efficient More time consuming

Clean fallow during the off season is ____ in the cultural control of nematodes? a) b) c) d) Difficult Easy Effective Ineffective