Greenhouse Structures
Ethylene vinyl, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride) are which type of films?
a. thin
b. thick
c. glass
thin films
The shaded interior of the plant, where the twigs and buds are killed from a lack of sunlight
A. Dark Spot
B. Dead Zone
C. Branch Collar
D. Budding Zone
Dead Zone
where are corsages traditionally worn
wrist
Which of these is a cool season vegetable?
a. tomatoes
b. peppers
c. potatoes
d. summer squash
Potatoes
What does mulching do for a garden?
Helps keep weeds down and can also improve the look
what is the ideal temperature range for a greenhouse in the Winter in Illinois?
60-70 * F
The swelling at the base of the branch where the branch meets the trunk is called the
a. callus
b. crotch
c. dead zone
d. branch collar
Branch Collar
the higher the number of ribbon used in floral design the _____________ it gets
Thicker
Thinner
lower cost
higher cost
thicker
Which of these is a warm season vegetable?
a. onions
b. potatoes
c. lettuce
d. peppers
Peppers
What is Organic matter and why is it important for the soil?
OM is all of the dead and decaying plants and animal matter in the soil which helps provide rich nutrients to the plants. It is vitally important to the health of the crops.
Which of the following is a best practice for managing a greenhouse?
a. Identifying pest problems early and often
b. Keeping it as hot as possible all winter long
c. Using approved pest control measures when needed
d. Both A and C
e. None of the above
Both A and C
soft green shoots that grow laterally from the base of the tree
a. waters sprouts
b. suckers
c. buds
d. nodes
suckers
Where are boutonnieres traditionally worn on the body?
left chest / lapel
What is the best weed control method?
IPM- combination of all methods that has the least amount of environmental impact
What do you have to do to pruning tools after each use and before you prune the next tree / shrub
clean / disinfect
reinforced polyester, polymethyl methacrylate and poly carbonate ) are which type of films
a. thin
b. thick
c. glass
thick film
soft green shoots that grow laterally from the branch of the tree
a. waters sprouts
b. suckers
c. buds
d. nodes
water sprouts
____________________ is used as a covering to put over the stems of the floral used in a corsage and boutonniere to hide the stems
floral tape
6-7
the mass of tissue growth that covers a wound on a tree that has been pruned is called the
callus
List one disadvantage to operating a greenhouse
Takes a lot of extra time, must deal with pests and diseases, needs to be closely monitored, things break, flower costs, timing of planting
Winter
Which type of glue would be best for assembly live floral corsages and boutonnieres?
a. hot glue
b. elmers glue
c. glue sticks
d. glue dots
glue dots
What is the difference between a single harvest crop and a multiple harvest crop/
Single harvest crop- produces only one time in the growing season
multiple harvest crop- produces many times throughout the growing season
the central branch of the tree that dominates all other branches on the tree is called the
leader