Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which edible garden plants are appropriate for a Phoenix warm-season
garden?
Correct
Answer:
Peppers, tomatoes, eggplant
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following garden practices most damages soil structure and
disturbs beneficial soil microorganisms?
Correct
Answer:
Machine
tilling
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which statement about Southwestern desert soils is true?
Correct
Answer:
Desert soils are very low in nitrogen and require supplemental nitrogen
as fertilizer to be productive.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements about amending dry desert soils with
organic compost are true?
Correct
Answer:
All of the above statements about using organic compost to amend
desert soils are true.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
ABS 360 Southwest Home Gardening – Vegetable Gardening Quiz
ABS 360 Southwest Home Gardening – Vegetable Gardening Quiz
Complete the sentence:
Now that you are a knowledgeable vegetable and herb gardener, you
understand that you should not..................
Correct
Answer:
maintain the same regular water schedule for both the warm and cool-
season.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which was mentioned in the vegetable garden videos as a proper step for
preparing the soil at a new garden site?
Correct
Answer:
Turn over the soil with a shovel, apply and mix in organic
matter, level with a rake.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements about mulch are false?
Correct
Answer:
Using Bermuda grass clippings as a mulch is a sustainable practice to
recycle lawn waste.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
What information can you basically ignore on the vegetable seed packet for a
southwest desert vegetable garden?
Correct
Answer:
The planting dates
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
C
ABS 360 Southwest Home Gardening – Vegetable Gardening Quiz
Which is the most important factor to consider when planning a new garden in
Phoenix?
Correct
Answer:
Select the right plants for the right season.
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following would make for a poor location for your new garden
site?
Correct
Answer:
Receives 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per
day.
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which statement is most true about vegetable garden plants?
Correct
Answer:
Cool-season vegetables are harvested primarily for their roots, leaves,
stems and flowers.
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which is a benefit to using transplants instead of seeds to start your Phoenix
vegetable garden?
Correct
Answer:
Using transplants can mean harvesting garden edibles sooner.
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Complete the sentence:
1. The Phoenix warm-growing season…..
