intro to MN gardening

What does the number of frost-free days define for annual vegetables?

• The harvesting time

• The growing season

• The planting technique

• The type of vegetables grown

What is the Northeast region known for producing?

• Corn and pork

• Cattle, milk, straw, hay

• Sugar beets and sunflowers

• Trees and paper products, hay

What are the main agricultural products of the Central/Southwest region?

• Corn and pork

• Cattle, milk, straw, hay

• Sugar beets and sunflowers

• Trees and paper products, hay

Which products are associated with the Southwest region?

• Corn and pork

• Cattle, milk, straw, hay

• Sugar beets and sunflowers

• Trees and paper products, hay

What is the top commodity/cash crop grown in Minnesota according to the pie chart?

• Soybeans

• Dairy

• Corn

• Wheat

Cool season crops should be planted:

• After the last frost in May

• Directly in the soil in late spring

• Before the weather gets too hot, directly in the soil in April

• When the weather is hot

Which of the following vegetables is a tender crop?

• Broccoli

• Eggplant

• Watermelon

• Peas

What is a characteristic of tender crops?

• They need a long, hot growing season to mature

• They must mature before the weather gets too hot

• They do not tolerate frost

• They can be started indoors

How should you prepare the soil for planting?

• Compact the soil with a roller

• Loosen soil with a fork and rake flat to create a seed bed

• Water the soil heavily before planting

• Cover the soil with plastic

Why is it important to read your seed packet?

• To find the price of the seeds

• To know how deep to plant and how to space your seeds

• To understand the color of the flowers

• To check the brand of the seeds