Potting Media

Which of the following is not a function of plant media?

• Soilless rooting material in which plants grow

• Provides a medium for rooting

• Provides a medium for nutrient supply

• Provides a way to grow plants without using containers

Which of the following is an advantage of soil-less growing media?

• Container instability due to lightweight material

• Low mineral content

• sterile (no diseases, insects, weed seeds)

• Rooting problems when transplanting

What is sterilization?

• Heat above 180. Killing bacteria, weed seeds, and insects.

• (160 to 180) killing a high level of harmful organisms.

Soil-less media with high moisture content would be...

• Vermiculite

• Tree Bark

• Peat Moss

• Limestone/Calcium Carbonate

Soil-less media with a low acidity or higher pH...

• Vermiculite

• Tree Bark

• Peat Moss

• Limestone/Calcium Carbonate

Soil-less media to use to cover seeds while they germinate...

• Vermiculite

• Tree Bark

• Peat Moss

• Limestone/Calcium Carbonate

Soil-less media is acceptable for growing plants.

• True

• False

Soil-less media contains no soil

• True

• False

Plant food made available to plants over a gradual length of time.

• Perlite

• Slow Release Fertilizer

• Vermiculite

• Sphagnum Moss

Finely ground up rocks, happens over time due to erosion

• Organic Matter

• Tree Bark

• Water

• Mineral Matter