Vegetable Gardening I
Knowledge Check In the GBL Learning Library –
Core Preparation Sessions this is Section 2.1a in Module 2: Food Gardening
1. What are some best watering practices for a vegetable garden?
Watering should be deep and infrequent. Aim to water plant roots instead of leaves. You can hand water, use a soaker hose and drip irrigation system or use portable overhead sprinklers.
2. List three examples of cool season crops.
Peas, spinach and carrots
3. List three examples of warm season crops.
Tomatoes, cucumbers and squash.
4. What are three things that will help reduce diseases in your plants?
Water roots so leaves keep dry. Water early in the morning so leaves have a chance to dry before night. Use mulch (organic or plastic) to protect plant. Cover crops and plant rotation.
5. True or False: It is best to wash all vegetables immediately after harvesting.
False, many vegetables need to dry out (potatoes) or cure (garlic).