1. Vegetable Identification and Judging

2. Sandy soils require what?
More water then clay soils
Less water then clay soils
The same amount of water as clay soils
No water since plants that grow in sandy soils must be drought tolerant

3. The first number on a fertilizer bag stands for what?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Weight of bag

4. Nematodes are…
Microscopic worms that can seriously reduce plant growth and yield
Small frog like animals that eat plant vegetation
Chemicals added to improve plant growth and yeild
A form of organic materials

5. Generally, the most effective method of chemical protection is…
Dusts
Sprays
Water based chemicals
Oil based chemicals

6. Compost is ready to use when?
When plant parts are decomposed.
2 weeks after material is added
When the compost pile begins to smell bad
After the first week in May

7. True or False? If using organic chemicals in your garden you don’t need to wash your vegetables.

8. One reason to apply pesticides in the early evening is…
To avoid killing bees and reducing pollination
Moisture level in the air is at the best level
Typically people have more time and go slower at this time of day
The stomata of the plants are opening and the pesticide will work better

9. In fresh market vegetables production Florida ranks where?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th

10. What does BMP stand for? Better Managerial Prevention
Best Motivational Practices
Best Management Practices
Becoming More Practical

11. There are more then ___ different crops grown commercially in Florida.20 40 60 80

12. In Florida vegetables are grown on more than…
100,000 acres
200,0o0 acres
300,000 acres
400,000 acres

13. A common problem in Florida has been…
Over fertilizing
Over liming
Lack water
Extremely high pH levels

14. All of the following contain nutrients except…
Animal manures
Organic matter
Inorganic matter
Sludge

15. Plants require ___ elements for normal growth and reproduction3 12 16 24

16. What is the primary media used to grow plants by the Hydroponics method?
Sand
Perlite
Water
Vermiculite

17. For routine crop monitoring and diagnostic procedures for most nutrients use
New leaves
Mature leaves
Any leaf
Soil samples

18. Drip irrigation in Florida has become
Very important
Infrequently used
A source of soil contamination
Less popular due to expense

19. Fertigation is the process of
Applying pesticides along with fertilizers
Applying insecticides to a plant
Applying fertilizers to plants
Applying fertilizers through irrigation tubes

20. True or False? Cover crops between vegetables crops can improve soil tilth.

21. The selection of a cover crop is based on
Seasonal adaptation and intended use for the crop
Time of year
Crop
Method of application

22. Fields where seepage irrigation is used or fields prone to flooding should be cropped using
Drip irrigation
Pan beds
Raised beds
Track beds

23. Quality seed includes all except the following traits
Good germination
Rapid emergence
Vigorous growth
Economical

24. Unused seed is best stored
In a ziplock bag
In high temperature areas
In high humidity areas
In a cold, dark environment

25. Precision seeding in a term used to
Plant a seed and fertilizer at the same time
Plant a seed at the correct soil moisture level
Plant a seed at an exact plant spacing to achieve a uniform stand
Analyze the amount of coating a seed has to prevent disease

26. Which characteristics of the irrigation system must be considered to properly schedule irrigation?
Crop needs
Soil properties
Atmospheric conditions
All of the above need to be considered