Planting and Care of Seedlings Quiz

What is the size of the hole that needs to be dug before planting?

• 0.80 meter long, 0.60 meter wide, and 0.80 meter deep

• 0.80 meter long, 0.80 meter wide, and 0.60 meter deep

• 0.60 meter long, 0.80 meter wide, and 0.80 meter deep

• 0.60 meter long, 0.60 meter wide, and 0.80 meter deep

What should be done with any roots found while digging the holes?

• Leave them as they are

• Mix them with the soil from below

• Cut them

• Remove them completely

When should the seedlings be lifted from the nursery?

• During the dry season

• Anytime throughout the year

• At the end of the rainy season

• At the beginning of the rainy season

Why is it important to plant seedlings at the beginning of the rainy season?

• To prevent the seedlings from developing their root system

• To ensure the seedlings have enough water to grow

• To expose the seedlings to extreme weather conditions

• To allow the seedlings to grow during the dry season

What should be done with small or badly grown seedlings?

• Plant them immediately

• Leave them in the nursery

• Throw them away

• Cut away their dry leaves

What should be done with the tip of leaves that are too long?

• Cut them away

• Leave them as they are

• Tie them together

• Put grease over them

What should be done to the cut ends of leaves where the tip has been removed?

• Put grease over them

• Leave them as they are

• Cut them further

• Tie them together

What should be done with the soil dug out from the top of the hole?

• Put it at the bottom of the hole

• Put it at the top of the hole

• Throw it away

• Mix it with the soil from below

What should be done with the soil dug out from below the hole?

• Put it at the bottom of the hole

• Throw it away

• Put it at the top of the hole

• Mix it with the soil from above

How should the hole be filled to prevent a saucer shape from forming on top?

• Fill it loosely

• Fill it halfway

• Leave it empty

• Fill it well