VEGETABLE GARDENING EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
WHAT ARE HIGH/LOW TUNNELS?WHAT ARE THEY USEFUL FOR? - Answer Drapes and tarps over
crops
Double protection from frost in the winter
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER FAMILIES WHEN VEGETABLES/FRUIT? - Answer Four season
harvesting
WHAT IS CROP ROTATION AND HOW COULD IT BE USED WITH VEGETABLE GARDENING OR FARMING? -
Answer Crop rotation is used for the benefits of symbiotic nitrogen fixation; a non-legume is planted
one year and the next legume is planted to restore the concentration of nitrogen in the soil; then plowed
into the soil
WHAT IS SUCCESSION PLANTING AND HOW WOULD IT BE HELPFUL IN GARDEN PLANNING? - Answer
Extended production period
More consistent food source for pollinators
Flexibility to respond to difficult weather
Avoid peak pest presence
WHAT IS LASAGNA GARDENING AND WHY IS IT AN EASY WAY TO GET ORGANIC MATTER INTO THE SOIL?
- Answer Layering with card boards and mulch;
Protect uncovered soil and provide future nitrogen
WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF ORGANIC MULCH AND WHY IS PARTICLE SIZE OF THE MATTER
IMPORTANT? - Answer BEST WAY TO BEAT THE DROUGHT;
Reduces irrigation needs by at least 50%- at least 1 inch but up to 3 inches
WHAT IS COMPANION PLANTING? - Answer Planting plants that benefit each other near each other.
AND ANSWERS
WHAT ARE HIGH/LOW TUNNELS?WHAT ARE THEY USEFUL FOR? - Answer Drapes and tarps over
crops
Double protection from frost in the winter
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER FAMILIES WHEN VEGETABLES/FRUIT? - Answer Four season
harvesting
WHAT IS CROP ROTATION AND HOW COULD IT BE USED WITH VEGETABLE GARDENING OR FARMING? -
Answer Crop rotation is used for the benefits of symbiotic nitrogen fixation; a non-legume is planted
one year and the next legume is planted to restore the concentration of nitrogen in the soil; then plowed
into the soil
WHAT IS SUCCESSION PLANTING AND HOW WOULD IT BE HELPFUL IN GARDEN PLANNING? - Answer
Extended production period
More consistent food source for pollinators
Flexibility to respond to difficult weather
Avoid peak pest presence
WHAT IS LASAGNA GARDENING AND WHY IS IT AN EASY WAY TO GET ORGANIC MATTER INTO THE SOIL?
- Answer Layering with card boards and mulch;
Protect uncovered soil and provide future nitrogen
WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF ORGANIC MULCH AND WHY IS PARTICLE SIZE OF THE MATTER
IMPORTANT? - Answer BEST WAY TO BEAT THE DROUGHT;
Reduces irrigation needs by at least 50%- at least 1 inch but up to 3 inches
WHAT IS COMPANION PLANTING? - Answer Planting plants that benefit each other near each other.
