Alternative Ag - Plant Production

Lettuce and other things that only last a season should be treated like other __________. 

• annuals

• biennials

• perennials

Answer explanation

When considering planting leafy greens in your landscape, you would treat them just like the annual plants you may buy at garden centers that you expect to last a couple of growing seasons (less than a year).

Edible landscapes offer _______ & ____________ in the landscape. 

• beauty, function

• 
  function, pests

• beauty, diseases

• weeds, diseases

Answer explanation

In this front yard, the leafy greens are adding beauty in their color and texture, but also function as it can be harvested and eaten when mature.

This fruit was mentioned multiple times for it's spring flowers, summer fruit, and fall foliage. It may also serve well as a border. 

• banana

• strawberry

• blueberry

• pecan

Answer explanation

This image shows blueberries in fall. The red leaves add interest and accent to the landscape.

Blueberries add interest as well when it blooms in spring and the blue berries can also be aesthetically pleasing in summer.

Which group can sponsor a community garden?

• school

• church

• civic organization

• all of the above

What can be applied in a garden to minimize evaporation and weeds?

• mulch

• irrigation

• soil test

• compost

Answer explanation

Mulch not only helps retain moisture and reduce weeds, but it may also make your landscape look better depending on which type you use.

Having a tiny yard is a reasonable excuse not to plant edible plants. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Use containers, or incorporate just a couple of vegetables around your house foundation.

Instead of choosing landscape additions simply for color and beauty, evaluate their function and ____________.

Answer explanation

Using a trellis for vining plants can provide alternative purposes like privacy and/or shade. Instead of planting an Ivy, consider cucumbers or beans.

Which high tunnel structure allows snow to shed from the roof?

• Hoop House

• Quonset

• Gothic Arch

• Connected/Multiple Bays

Answer explanation

In the threat of high winds, covering on multiple bays should be removed. 

• True

• False

High tunnels can reach 40-50 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

30-40 degrees Fahrenheit is the maximum range.

For example, if it is 87 degree outside, the high tunnel may reach up to 117-127 degrees if it is closed up.

Another example: if it is 30 degrees outside, it may get up to 70 degrees if it is closed up.

The curtains being open or closed and the amount of sunlight will make a difference in the temperature ranges.