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Vegetable Identification and Judging CDE
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The key to proper use of organic materials as fertilizers comes through
Water testing Chemical analysis Soil testing Knowledge of the nutrient content and the decomposition rate of the material
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Florida vegetable production has seldom seen deficiencies in
Iron Magnesium Sulfer Nitrogen
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When planting strawberries typical spacing allows for ______ rows of plants per bed.
1 2 3 4
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True or False? Cover crops between vegetable crops can improve soil tilth.
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Quality seed includes all except the following traits
Good germination Rapid emergence Vigorous growth Economical
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What is the function of methyl bromide in tomato production?
Wed control Insect control Nematode control All of the above
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The main method of communication between pesticide manufacturer and pesticide user is through
Direct oral commuication Through salesman Product label Producer to producer
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The first consideration after a chemical spill is
Personal protection Crop protection Equipment protection Economic considerations
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GPM stands for Gallons per minute Gallons per mile Gallons per meter
Gross Production Measurement
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Low pressure is used to prevent
Economic losses Damage to equipment Damage to plant Chemical drift
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When possible, rows should be planted in which dircetion?
East and West North and South Northeast and Southwest Northwest and Southeast
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Depending on species of nematodes feeding will occur along the
Root Stem Leaf Blossom
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To test for nematodes a root and soil core should be removed to a depth of
2-6 inches 6-10 inches 10-14 inches 14-20 inches
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Soil fumigants must be diffused through the soil as a
Gas Liquid Granule Pellet
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A common method of cooling vegetables is
Room cooling Pressure cooling Icing All of the above
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Ideal soils for growing vegetables are
Well drained Fairly deep High in organic matter All of the above
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Looking for a pathogen or disease is a form of _______ monitoring.
Preventative Proactive Indirect Direct
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Cultural practices serve an important role in the _______ and management of plant disases.
Destruction Observations Prevention Protection
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The key to effective disease management is
Proper chemical application rate Proper preventative management Proper diagnosis Proper biological control
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A signal that indicates that plant production is being reduced and water should be added is
The plant turns brown The plants fall over The plants wilt All of the above
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A soil pH above 7.0 is Acidic Alkaline Exclusive Inclusive
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Growing vegetables of the same family repeatedly in one area is
Beneficial to production Detrimental to production Preventative management Proactive managment
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A insect has ______ body parts.
1 2 3 4
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Phosphorous is the _______ number on a fertilizer bag.
First Second Third Fourth
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Histosols are Sandy soils Sandy loam soils Clay soils Organic muck
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