Plant Nutrients
What are the 3 major nutrients plants need?
NPK or Nitrogen , Phosphorus , Potassium
Name a crop the is in season during the Fall / Autumn.
Apple
Pomegranate
Pumpkin
Radish
What do predators eat ?
Predators eat pest
What is the definition of the word decay?
Decay means to break down.
What is the Seed To Table Cycle?
The Seed To Table Cycle shows the connection between the garden and kitchen.
What does the K stand for in NPK
Potassium
When are oranges in season?
Winter
What are the 3 categories of beneficials insects?
Predators , Pollinators , soil helpers
What is the #1 benefit of making compost?
Reduce green waste.
What is the 1st step in the Seed To Table Cycle?
Prepared the soil (Cultivation)
What nutrient should I add to my plants to promote leaf growth?
Nitrogen
In which season do we enjoy strawberries?
Spring
Lady bugs are ___ and they love to eat ___.
Predators , aphids
What happens if the temperature inside a compost pile drops below 100 degrees Fahrenheit?
Decomposition Stops
What is the last step in the Seed To Table Cycle?
Compost
What is the role for NPK?
To feed the plants
In which season do we harvest tomatoes?
Summer
Soil helpers add what to our soil?
Nutrients
Name the five ingredients required to make compost.
Carbon
Nitrogen
F B I
H2O
Air
Name the first 4 steps in the Seed To Table Cycle.
Prepared the soil (Cultivation)
Plant the seed
Germination
Sprout
What is nutrients?
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
What is seasonality?
Knowing the season where different fruits and vegetables are ready to harvest.
What are beneficials?
An insect or small animal that helps our garden grow.
What is compost?
Compost is an organic fertilizer made from decaying plants and animal matter.
How many steps of the Seed to Table Cycle take place in the kitchen?
Only two steps:
Prep and Cook and Eat at the table