Gardening Basics & Seed Starting

How many hours of sunlight do most vegetables need to grow at a minimum?

• 2-4 hours

• 4-6 hours

• 6-8 hours

• 12+ hours

Which of the following are characteristics of ideal garden soil?

• well-draining

• not too rocky or sandy

• neutral or slightly acidic pH

• all of these

What are the big 3 plant nutrients?

• nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium

• calcium, sulfur, nitrogen

• iron, boron, zinc

• phosphorus, manganese, zinc

It is recommended to have a pathway every ___ feet in a garden.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

The term for when seedlings experience a cold snap prior to being acclimated is known as...

• cold intolerance

• transplant shock

• dying off

• hardening off

Placing plants outdoors for short periods of time to get acclimated is known as...

• heat tolerance

• transplant shock

• transplant prep

• hardening off

which of the following is not a recommended vegetable for beginners?

• green beans

• peas

• tomatoes

• broccoli

What is NOT an advantage of interplanting vegetables and flowers?

• discourages pests

• attracts beneficial insects

• adds color & scent

• creates disease

When can cool-season vegetables be planted?

• early spring & fall

• summer

• winter

• none of these

The term for how long plants take to grow from planting to harvest is known as...

• transplanting

• days to maturity

• germination

• frost free date