Plant Classification
What are the two main classes of vegetables based on seed leaves?
What are monocots and dicots?
Which crops can tolerate frost?
What are cool-season crops?
What is the ideal amount of direct sunlight required for vegetable gardens?
What is 8-10 hours?
What is the ideal pH range for most crops?
It varies by crop but typically around 6.0 to 7.0.
What is one cultural control method for pest management?
Crop rotation or companion planting.
Name a vegetable that belongs to the Leguminosae family.
What are beans, peas, or peanuts?
Give an example of a warm-season crop.
What are tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers?
Why is good drainage important in site selection for vegetable gardening?
It prevents waterlogging and root rot.
What is the purpose of adding organic matter to soil?
It improves soil structure and provides nutrients.
Name a mechanical control method used in pest management.
Hand-picking pests or using traps.
What is the term for the science of vegetable production?
What is olericulture?
Why is it important to know the growing season of vegetables?
It helps in planning the planting and harvesting times.
What should you avoid when selecting a site for a vegetable garden?
Areas near large trees.
To what depth should soil be tilled for vegetable gardening?
What is 6-8 inches?
What is integrated pest management?
A combination of methods to control pests sustainably.
Which vegetable family includes tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants?
What is the Solanaceae family?
What type of crops are lettuce and peas classified as?
What are cool-season crops?
How does level ground benefit a vegetable garden?
It promotes even water distribution and drainage.
Why is it important to test soil before planting vegetables?
To determine nutrient needs and pH level.
When should chemical controls be used in pest management?
When necessary and as a last resort.
How does understanding plant classification assist in vegetable gardening?
It helps with understanding growing methods.
How does temperature affect the growing season of vegetables?
Warm-season crops need warm temperatures to grow successfully.
What are some key factors to consider when selecting a site for vegetable gardening?
Sunlight, drainage, water access, and ground level.
What is the role of drainage in soil preparation?
It prevents excess water buildup that can harm plants.
What are some biological control methods for managing pests?
Introducing natural predators or parasites.