Basic Farm Tools
This tool is used for digging holes to plant trees or large plants.
What is a shovel?
This soil type is smooth when wet and holds water well but drains poorly.
What is clay?
This tool is used to test the acidity or alkalinity of soil.
What is a pH meter?
The first step in seed starting is planting seeds in this material.
What is soil or seed-starting mix?
This farming practice helps improve soil health by planting different crops in the same area over time.
What is crop rotation?
A handheld tool used for gathering leaves, grass and smoothing soil.
What is a rake?
This soil type is gritty and drains quickly, but doesn’t hold nutrients well.
What is sandy soil?
Soil testing can tell you if your soil needs more of this nutrient, which helps plants grow tall and strong.
What is nitrogen?
These small containers are often used to start seeds indoors.
What are seed trays?
A layer of straw or wood chips spread over soil to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
What is mulch?
This tool is essential for breaking up soil and removing weeds.
What is a hoe?
The layer of soil, found at the top, is rich in nutrients and organic matter.
What is topsoil?
Farmers test soil for this mineral, which helps plants grow strong roots.
What is phosphorus?
This clear covering helps keep seeds warm and moist while they germinate.
What is a humidity dome?
This type of farming avoids harmful chemicals and focuses on natural methods.
What is organic farming?
Farmers use this tool to transport soil, plants, and tools around the farm.
What is a wheelbarrow?
This nutrient in soil helps plants grow strong stems and leaves.
What is nitrogen?
This soil test measures how well soil holds water and nutrients.
What is a texture test?
Seeds need this to grow, even before they see sunlight.
What is water?
This regenerative method involves planting crops that cover the soil to prevent erosion.
What are cover crops?
This measuring tool helps farmers plant seeds in straight rows.
What is a measuring tape?
Adding compost to soil improves this important property.
What is fertility ?
Before testing soil, you should collect this from different parts of the garden.
What are soil samples?
When seedlings grow their first true leaves, they are ready for this process.
What is transplanting?
This practice involves adding kitchen scraps and yard waste to create nutrient-rich soil.
What is composting?