January Plant Quiz

Which of the following is the correct format for writing this plant scientific name

• Buddleja Davidii 'White Profusion'

• Buddleja davidii "White Profusion"

• Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'

• Buddleja davidii 'white profusion'

What is the correct scientific name for this lawn weed?

Which of the following are required by a plant for the photosynthesis process? - tick all that apply

• Light

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Water

What do plants produce in the photosynthesis process?

• Nitrogen

• Carbohydrate

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

The most popular vegetable at Christmas this year was the roast potato.

Potatoes are an example of a

• Stem tuber

• Tap root

• Bulb

• Corm

Mistletoe is a hemi-parasite. This means that

• It takes all its nutrients and energy from the host tree

• It produces berries

• It is the host for a range of pests

• It takes some of its nutrients from the tree, but produces energy via photosynthesis too.

Are you still working, or have you been furloughed?

• Working as normal

• Working - but reduced hours

• On furlough - date provided for return to work

• On furlough - no date given for return to work.

• Other - sick/shielding/self-isolating etc.

Which of the following are methods of soil cultivation - select all that apply

• Single digging

• Rotavating

• Digging out unwanted plants

• Double digging

• Raking out for a tilth

Which conditions should soil cultivation be carried out in?

• Wet, rainy weather

• Cold, frosty weather when the ground is frozen

• Dry weather

Which of these could be a result of cultivating soil in the wet? - select all that apply

• Damage to tools and equipment

• Back/muscle strain

• Damage to soil structure

• Damage to site presentation - mud & mess.