ES 7.00 Review Horticulture I

What is the most traditional way to plant vegetables in a garden?

• Hanging baskets

• Flat bed

• Container

• Raised beds

Which method of nursery production involves growing plants in above-ground containers on nursery production pads?

• Flat bed

• Container production

• Pot-in-Pot (PNP)

• Field grown

What is the purpose of the 'Greenhouse Effect' in greenhouse operations?

• To produce plants ready for the landscape/garden

• To provide a protective environment for plants

• To utilize soilless media to grow plants

• To collect and store heat from the sun

What are the common sizes of cell pack containers used in horticulture production?

• 804, 606, 1206, 1801

• 10" wide x 20" long X 2.5" deep, 8", 10", 12", 16"

• Porous, glazed, various sizes and shapes, plastic molded together

• Four common sizes are

When should winter vegetable seeds be started in a greenhouse?

• Mid-February through early March

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What is the purpose of using plugs in horticulture production?

• To utilize soilless media to grow plants

• To provide a protective environment for plants

• To speed up the production of the plant

• To control pests

What is the first step to transplanting plugs in a greenhouse?

• Fill cell packs with lightly moistened media

• Unpack and inspect plants for pests or damage

• Put in greenhouse for at least 24 hours before transplanting, water well

• Water trays several hours before transplanting

What is the purpose of staking plants in a garden?

• To support the plants as they grow

• To speed up the production of the plant

• To provide a protective environment for plants

• To control pests

What should be done to maintain a clean area in a garden?

• Control pests

• Keeping your area clean of debris and dead plants

• Water plants regularly

• Harvest plants as they mature

What is the purpose of using container gardens in horticulture production?

• To control pests

• To support the plants as they grow

• To speed up the production of the plant

• To take up less space in a garden.