test 2 hort quizzes

Which of the following is a good recipe for a potting media? -3 parts peat moss, 1 part aged pine bark and 1 part quality compost -3 parts peat moss and 2 parts quality compost -1 parts peat moss, 1 parts quality compost and 1 part garden soil -3 parts peat moss, 1 part garden soil, and 1 part perlite

3 parts peat moss, 1 part aged pine bark and 1 part quality compost

Tomatoes prefer a pH in which of the following ranges?

6.0-6.8

Which of the following is not a good watering tip? -Remember the greatest need for watering is at the time of flowering and fruiting -Reduce evaporation in containers by covering the surface with mulch -Use saucers under containers to catch excess water -Be sure to allow containers to dry out completely between waterings

Be sure to allow containers to dry out completely between waterings

Blossom end rot is a problem on tomatoes caused by a lack of which of the following?

Calcium

The roots of what herb are commonly used in Thai dishes?

Coriander (cilantro)

The most important cultural practice in tomato production is which of the following?

Crop rotation

Containers of leafy vegetables require more sun than those of tomatoes.

False

Growing media for producing transplants should contain up to 40% native garden soil.

False

Mint is a great choice to plant in the garden or landscape as a ground cover.

False

Peppers are considered a cool season crop with the ability to withstand a frost.

False

The ideal container for gardening should have no holes to allow maximum water retention.

False

Tomatoes are slightly cold hardy, and can tolerate a light frost with no expectation of plant damage.

False

A genetically modified tomato was the first commercially grown food to be granted a license for human consumption. What was the name of that tomato?

Flavr Savr

Which pepper listed below is the most pungent commercial pepper? Tabasco Habanero Cayenne Jalapeño

Habanero

What is the name for the non-hybrid group of tomatoes popular with many home gardeners?

Heirloom

What might you do to minimize blossom end rot?

Mulch and irrigate regularly

______ listed products comply with USDA organic standards.

OMRI

Which of the following fruits do well in containers? Peaches Kiwi Strawberries Apples

Strawberries

Who is credited with bringing tomatoes to America and promoting the consumption of this fruit which he called "Love Apples"?

Thomas Jefferson

With respect to tomatoes what does the acronym TMV stand for?

Tobacco Mosaic Virus

It is a good idea to put 1 to 2 inches of gravel in the bottom of containers to improve drainage.

True

While botanically a tomato is a fruit, legally it is considered a vegetable.

True

Which of the following herb is a primary ingredient in many salsa recipes? mint coriander (cilantro) lemon balm lemon verbena

coriander (cilantro)

Which of the following is not commonly used in a growing media for producing transplants and should be used with caution. peat moss pine bark perlite compost

compost

Which of the following is the best solution for watering a large amount of containers? Self watering containers Addition of water holding crystals to potting media Drip irrigation systems on a timer Hiring someone to water

drip irrigation systems on a timer

The dried flowers of which of the following plants are used as wedding confetti? basil rice salvia lavender

lavender