WorksheetsTopic 2 Plant densities
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is one of the objectives of plant establishment and layout?
Pruning plants after planting
Position plants accurately prior to planting
Harvesting crops
Fertilizing the soil
Why is it important to consider the overall spread of a plant when planning planting schemes?
To ensure plants have enough space to grow and develop without becoming congested
To make the garden look more aesthetically pleasing
To reduce the amount of water needed for the plants
To increase the speed of plant growth
What can result from planting plants too close together?
Increased plant growth due to shared resources
Enhanced air circulation around the plants
Congestion, leading to problems such as pest and disease issues, competition for resources, and poor flowering
More efficient use of space in the garden
Why is it important to space out young plants?
To make the garden look more organized
To give them enough space for root and leaf growth without competition
To reduce the amount of water needed for irrigation
To increase the chance of plant diseases
What are the dimensions of Heuchera plants?
15cm tall and 15cm wide/spread
30cm tall and 15cm wide/spread
30cm tall and 30cm wide/spread
45cm tall and 45cm wide/spread
What will Heuchera form when spaced out properly?
A single large plant
A carpet of leaves totalling 30cm in all directions
A small bush
A tree-like structure
What is the first step in determining how many plants are needed to fill a particular area?
Find the spacing information for each plant
Calculate the total number of plants needed
Work out the area of the plot to be planted in m²
Plant the seeds and measure the growth
If a plot is 5m by 5m, what is the area that needs to be planted?
10m²
15m²
20m²
25m²
For a plant with a spacing requirement of 1m, how many plants are needed to fill a plot of 25m²?
10 plants
25 plants
50 plants
100 plants
Why is it important to plant at the correct depth?
To ensure the plant gets enough sunlight
To prevent crown rot from water pooling
To make the plant look aesthetically pleasing
To keep the plant warm
What can happen if a plant is planted too high above the soil?
The plant can grow too quickly
The roots can be exposed and damaged
The plant will require less water
The plant will attract more insects
What is a consequence of planting a plant too high?
The plant will have too many nutrients
The plant will be more stable in the soil
Water is more likely to run off the soil than be absorbed
The plant will have better resistance to diseases
What is the area of a plot that is 5m by 5m?
15m²
20m²
25m²
30m²
If a plant requires a spacing of 30cm, how many plants are needed to fill a 5m by 5m area?
100
256
300
400
What should you check when buying plants to ensure their health?
The color of the flowers
The health of the roots
The size of the pot
The price of the plant
What is an indication of healthy plant roots?
Dark and slimy texture
White, healthy, and fibrous appearance
Small and brittle structure
Large and woody texture
Why should plants not be too root bound in the pot?
It indicates the plant is overwatered
It makes the plant more susceptible to diseases
It will take the plant longer to establish after being planted
It shows the plant has been in the pot for a short time
What is a common pest of container-grown plants to look out for?
Earthworms
Vine weevil
Honey bees
Butterflies
What are the signs of vine weevil infestation to look for when buying plants?
Yellowing leaves and dry soil
Nibbled leaves, adult beetles, and white, C shaped larvae
Spotted leaves and moss growth
Drooping leaves and stem rot
After planting, how should you firm down the soil around the plant?
With your hands only
With your feet only
With your heel, hands, or feet depending on the size of the plant
With a shovel
What is a good tip for determining the watering area around the plant?
Water twice the height of the plant
Use the spread of the plant such as 30cm as the watering area
Water only the base of the plant
Water the entire garden bed
What tool is suggested for watering plants?
A bucket
A rose on a lance and hose, or a rose on a watering can
A sprinkler system
A garden hose with no attachment
