Agriculture 101- LVS

Where should you purchase your seeds?

• Any store that sells seeds

• a trusted hardware store

• your friends and family

• the corner shop

How would you know that your seeds are healthy?

• Do a germination test.

• They look ok

• Check the date on the package

• They must float

Where is the best place for you to store your seeds?

• A cold place

• A warm environment

• A cool dry place

• A high humid shelf

What information does a seed package NOT give?

• The size of the seed

• Exactly how many seeds are in the package

• How the seed should be planted

• The best time to plant the seed

Choose the correct order for planting your seeds.

A- Cover with soil and water them

B- Fill the seed tray with soil

C- Plant the seeds

D- Tap to settle the soil

• CBDA

• ABCD

• DCBA

• BDCA

What are the two ways plants can be watered?

(a)  

Which is NOT a sign of over watering?

• yellow leaves

• soft mushy stems

• soil pulls away from the pot

• stunted growth

Choose the correct order for transplanting seedlings.

A- Lift seedlings by their true leaves

B- Insert them into the garden bed and cover their roots

C- Tease out the seedling from the tray

D- Wait until true leaves appear

• ABCD

• BDCA

• CBAD

• DCAB

A raised garden bed should be:

• 3-4 feet wide

• 1 foot only

• 2-3 feet maximum

• Approximately 12-18 inches

Seedlings can be planted in:

• Seed trays

• Cinder blocks and Pallets

• Any container with drainage holes

• Plant pots only