Vegetable Classification
What is the difference between monocots and dicots?
Monocots have one seed leaf; dicots have two.
What is the ideal pH for most vegetables?
5.0 to 8.6.
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated Pest Management.
What does DTM mean in crop planning?
Days to Maturity.
Name a frost protection tool.
rowcover, low tunnel, cold frame, greenhouse, variety selection, caterpillar tunnels
Which province has the most vegetable farms in Canada
Ontario!
Which nutrient promotes leafy growth and turns leaves pale when deficient?
Nitrogen (N)
Name one cultural method of pest control.
Crop rotation or mulching.
What are examples of something you consider when choosing plant placement?
Sunlight, mature size/spacing, soil, growth habits(trellising?), variety
When/why do you need to remove a row cover
If the temperature is too hot, 5% bloom, to allow for pollination
What is the difference between determinant and indeterminant
Name a soil type and one of its characteristics.
Clay – poor drainage
Silt -middle sized particle
Sand - poor water retention - good drainage
loam - mixed texture - combined with organic matter ideal for growth!
What is a threshold in IPM?
Economic injury level for treatment.
What is plasticulture used for?
Soil warming and weed suppression.
What is the benefit of using raised beds
easy to harvest and work in, can control soil, soil temperature is raised, less likely to flood, accessible in many sizes
Which family includes cabbage, kale, and radish?
Brassicaceae (Cruciferae).
What is NPK
nitrogen phosphorous potassium
List two non-chemical IPM methods.
Biological and physical controls.
What is succession planting?
Staggering crops for longer harvests.
Describe drip irrigation vs overhead irrigation
drip tape has small holes, low pressure water, conserves water, direct to roots. overhead has wider spread coverage, some water lost through evaporation, can promote disease on wet leaves and splashing
Why is botanical classification important?
Predicts pest risk and helps with planning.
Which nutrient supports root crops and disease resistance?
Potassium (K)
What does an IPM program strategy includes?
Prevention, Monitoring, Identification and Control
When planting a crop in a row, or bed.. in practice we dont plant the first plant at the edge - how do we determine where the first plant goes?
divide the spacing spacing by 2 and set in this amount
What is an example of using season extension in the summer time?
variety selection and shade cloth