Past Gardening Quizzes UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Past Gardening Quizzes UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What morphological characteristic (stage of plant development) is an indication that sweet
corn is ready to harvest? - CORRECT ANSWER- Harvest when silks are brown and dry
What is the soil pH requirement (preference) f...
Past Gardening Quizzes UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What morphological characteristic (stage of plant development) is an indication that sweet
corn is ready to harvest? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Harvest when silks are brown and dry
What is the soil pH requirement (preference) for asparagus? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔6.0
Where is most of the world's garlic production located? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔China
Baby carrots account for what percentage of retail carrot sales? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔80%
What is the definition of an herbaceous plant? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A non-woody
plant (leaves and stems are ~tender~
What vegetable contains nicotine? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tomato
Define the term "sow" - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔To plant a seed
What is the definition of an annual plant? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A plant that usually
germinates, flowers and dies in a year or season
Describe the caloric content of celery. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Negative caloric intake
At what minimum soil temperature should beans be planted? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔60
degrees Fahrenheit
Does the skin of a cucumber have any significant nutritional value? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Yes, it has beneficial minerals
, Which vegetable is good raw or cooked, freezes well raw, and contains a wide range of
cancer fighting compounds? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Broccoli
How should you plant carrots in the garden? (seed or transplant) - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Direct seed, sow thick and thin to a spacing that is 2-3 inches
What is the definition of a perennial plant? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A winter hardy
herbaceous plant
The greens (leaves) of which plant are actually higher in iron than spinach? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Beets
The red varieties of which plant are said to protect against Alzheimer's disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Red Cabbage
What is the term for the concentrate juice produced when collards are cooked (properly)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Pot Liquor
When should you plant your first crop of sweet corn for the year? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Direct seed it when morning soil temps are 60-65 degrees, not early
Which plant is considered to have cardiovascular health (heart) benefits, and was used in
WWII as an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Garlic
Which leafy vegetable is good raw or cooked and has higher levels of vitamin A and B2 than
any other vegetable? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Spinach
How long after planting should you expect to see a good asparagus harvest? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔3 years
Which of the southern greens is considered a nutritional powerhouse? What are the typical
planting and harvesting times of year for garlic? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Kale
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