40-41

1.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about when to plant tomatoes outdoors?

Based on size of plant

Wall-Of-Water provides frost protection for early plantings

Intolerant of frost

Needs daytime temperatures consistently above 60○. A week below 55○ stunts plants.

2.

1 point

In frost protection, what is the heat source at night?

Heat stored in the soil during the daytime

Heat stored in the plant tissues during the day

Simply, keeping cool air off the plants

Warm air trapped around plants in the daytime

3.

1 point

Which is incorrect about growing tomatoes?

night temperatures must be above 55 for pollen development to occur

when foliage yellows from the common diseases of Early Blight, fungicides provide easy control

avoid sprinkle irrigation on tomatoes, as it will spread early blight

4.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about isolation for corn varieties?

Isolation is 300-500 feet or 14 days difference in maturity.

Super Sweet cultivars have higher sugar content (sweeter).

Super Sweet cultivars do not require isolation.

Normal sugar cultivars do not require isolation.

5.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about using Wall-of-Water and floating row covers?

The Wall-of-Water works by the water releasing heat as it freezes (changes from the liquid phase to solid phase).

Floating row covers help protect crops from cold spring winds.

Floating row covers must be held up off the plants (not touching the plants).

In using a Wall-of-Water, also use a plastic mulch to warm the soil.

6.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about fertilizing tomatoes?

Phosphate deficiency predisposed tomatoes to Early Blight disease

Fertilize with water solubles when first fruits reach 2" size

Fertilize with water solubles at transplanting

7.

1 point

Which is in the vine crop family?

Tomatoes

Cantaloupes

Beans

Peas

8.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing the onion family?

Remove seed heads

needs a well drained soil, high in organic matter

Needs a well-drained soil, high in organic matter

avoid early plantains as onions rot in cool soil

9.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about fertilizing tomatoes?

Do not fertilize once fruiting starts.

Nitrogen deficiency predisposed tomatoes to Early Blight disease.

Light feeder, if over fertilized grows large plants without setting fruit.

Fertilize with water solubles at transplanting.

10.

1 point

Which is correct about growing potatoes?

Nitrogen deficiency predisposed potatoes to Early Blight disease.

Being a heavy feeder, potatoes prefer high levels of fresh manure to supply the nitrogen.

For higher yields, plant shallow so the tubers can develop near the soil surface.

Flowering indicates good tuber development.

11.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about trellised tomatoes?

easy to harvest

slows the spread of early blight

reduces attack of tomato psyllids

reduces attack of tomato aphids

12.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing the onion family?

Allow seed heads to develop for better yields

Due to photoperiod, plant early

Mulch to stabilize moisture and cool soil temperatures

Needs a well-drained soil, high in organic matter

13.

1 point

which type of pea is an edible pod pea harvested before the seed develops in the pod?

english pea

snow or sugar pod pea

snap pea

chinese pea

14.

1 point

Which is correct about fruit set in the vine crop family?

The male flower has a small fruit below the flower petals.

Under stress (like hot, windy weather) female flowers dominate.

Male flowers come out first.

The vine family is wind pollinated.

15.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about what happens when beans get dry?

beans drop blossoms

beans become knobby and very strong flavored

at the lower end, bean fruit fails to fill out

leaf color changes from grass green to gray green

16.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about planting tomatoes?

Ideal plants are 6-8” tall and dark grassy green color

Plant tall leggy plants horizontal with only the top few leaves above ground.

For best yields, space trellised tomatoes 4 feet apart.

Use water-soluble fertilizer at planting.

17.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about what happens when beans get dry?

Leaf color changes from grass green to gray green.

Beans become twisted and knobby.

At the lower end, bean fruit fails to fill out.

Beans drop blossoms.

18.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing cole crops?

Needs cool weather to be of good quality; plant for fall harvest.

To encourage root spread, allow soil to become moderately dry between irrigations.

Heavy feeder, apply water-soluble fertilizer at transplanting, week 3 and week 5.

Poor competitor with shallow roots; use organic mulch.

19.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about trellised tomatoes?

Eliminates ground rot

Makes harvest difficult

Reduces attack of tomato psyllids

Slows the spread of Early Blight

20.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing the onion family?

Allow seed heads to develop for better yields

Due to photoperiod, plant early

Needs a well-drained soil, high in organic matter

Mulch to stabilize moisture and cool soil temperatures

21.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about isolation for corn varieties?

normal sugar cultivars do not require isolation

sugar enhanced cultivars prefer isolation

isolation is 1000-2000 feet or 1 month difference in maturity

22.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about what happens when beans get dry?

Beans develop black segment on lower fruit.

Beans drop blossoms.

At the lower end, bean fruit fails to fill out.

Leaf color changes from grass green to gray green.

23.

1 point

Which is correct about growing potatoes?

Flowering indicates good tuber development.

Plants need a mulch or soil mounding to shade tubers from sunlight.

Potassium deficiency predisposed potatoes to Early Blight disease.

Being a heavy feeder, potatoes prefer high levels of fresh manure to supply the nitrogen.

24.

1 point

Which is correct about covering plants with plastic for frost protection?

Plastic film may lie directly over (touching) crops

To trap heat, open covering only on sunny hot days

First protection is given by trapping warm air around the plants in the daytime

Make covering short and wide, with a small volume of air in large soil area

25.

1 point

Which is correct about fruit set in the vine crop family?

Female flowers come out first.

Under stress (like hot, windy weather) male flowers dominate.

Pollen must be transferred from female flowers to male flowers by insects or the gardener (hand pollination).

The male flower has a small fruit below the flower petals.

26.

1 point

What happens when corn has inadequate water?

Delays silking, tassels release pollen before silks are ready to receive it.

Corn is rather drought tolerant in non-windy areas.

Plants will be taller with lower yields.

Delays tasseling, silks come out before the tassels are ready to release pollen.

27.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing cole crops?

Heavy feeder; apply water soluble fertilizer at transplanting, week 3 and week 5

To be of good quality, needs warm weather to promote rapid plant; plant for mid-summer harvest.

Becomes strong flavored if soil becomes dry.

Heavy feeder; apply water soluble fertilizer at transplanting, week 3 and week 5.

28.

1 point

Which is correct about fruit set in the vine crop family?

female flowers come out first

pollen must be transferred from female flowers to male flowers by insects or by the gardner (hand pollination)

the male flower has a small fruit below the flower petals

under stress (like hot, windy weather) female flowers dominate

29.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about using Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt, for controlling cabbageworms and other caterpillars?

short, 2 year shelf life

best applied in the heat of the day when insects are feeding

a bionatural insecticide with low human toxicity

30.

1 point

Which is correct about covering plants with plastic for frost protection?

Make covering tall and narrow over bed.

Frost protection is given by trapping warm air around the plants in the daytime.

Covering must vent in the daytime allow excess heat to escape.

Plastic film may lie directly over (touching) crops.

31.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing tomatoes?

Blossom end rot, a white spot on the bottom of the fruit is caused by insect feeding.

When foliage yellows from Early Blight, fungicides will not control this common disease at this point in time.

Night temperatures must be above 55° F for pollen development to occur.

Avoid sprinkle irrigation on tomatoes, as it will spread Early Blight.

32.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing quality leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and chard?

Allow soil to dry moderately between irrigations

Mulch to cool soil temperatures and stabilize moisture

Crowded plants will be stronger flavored due to competition for water and nutrients

Needs well-drained soil, high in organic matter

33.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing quality leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and chard?

low nitrogen feeder, avoid fertilization

mulch to cool soil temperatures and stabilize moisture

keep soil evenly moist to support rapid growth

crowded plants will be stronger flavored due to competition for water and nutrients

34.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about trellised tomatoes?

Reduces attack of tomato psyllids

Easy to harvest

Reduces attack of tomato flea beetles

Slows the spread of Early Blight

35.

1 point

Which is a cole crop?

Peas

Broccoli

Lettuce

Potatoes

36.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing the onion family?

Avoid mulch on this crop as it leads to decay

Remove seed heads

Due to photoperiod, plant early

Needs a well-drained soil, high in organic matter

37.

1 point

Which type of pea is the common table pea shelled from the pea pod?

English pea

Snow or sugar pod pea

Snap pea

Japanese pea

38.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about using Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt, for controlling cabbageworms and other caterpillars?

Apply in the morning when insects are actively feeding.

Insects must eat product, so apply when moths start fluttering around crop.

Short, 2-year shelf life.

A bionatural insecticide with low human toxicity

39.

1 point

Which is a cole crop?

Spinach

Peas

Cauliflower

Beans

40.

1 point

Which is correct about growing potatoes?

Being a heavy feeder, potatoes prefer high levels of fresh manure to supply the nitrogen

Plants need a mulch or soil mounding to shade tubers from sunlight

Potassium deficiency predisposed potatoes to early blight disease

Flowering indicates food tuber development

41.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about planting tomatoes?

For best yields, space trellised tomatoes 1 foot apart.

Plant tall leggy plants horizontal with only the top few leaves above ground.

Ideal plants are 6-8” tall and dark grassy green color.

Use water-soluble fertilizer at planting.

42.

1 point

Which is a cole crop?

Cabbage

Spinach

Lettuce

Raddish

43.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about growing cole crops?

Heavy feeder; apply water soluble fertilizer at transplanting, week 3 and week 5.

Needs cool weather to be of good quality; plant for fall harvest.

Use a black plastic mulch to control weeds.

Poor competitor and shallow roots; use organic mulch.

44.

1 point

Which is INCORRECT about using Wall-of-Water and floating row covers?

The Wall-of-Water works by the sun heating the water in the daytime

floating row covers may lay right over (touching) plants

In using a Wall-of-Water, also use a plastic mulch to warm the soil

Floating row covers are also used to screen out insect pests