Commercial Greenhouse Crops Quiz

What is one of the most important responsibilities of a greenhouse owner?

• Watering the plants

• Maintaining the temperature

• Arranging the plants for display

• Selecting commercial crops

Where can a greenhouse owner gather information about the types of plants that customers want to purchase?

• Online forums

• Television commercials

• Visiting retail and wholesale operations

• Social media platforms

What is the most popular type of commercial floriculture crop in Missouri based on wholesale value?

• Cut Flowers

• Foliage Plants

• Potted Flowering Plants

• Bedding and Garden Plants

What is the purpose of a growing schedule in a greenhouse?

• To decide the price of the plants

• To identify when to plant each crop and perform cultural practices

• To select the type of pots for the plants

• To determine the color of the plants

What is the formula to calculate the average weekly cost per square foot of bench space for fixed expenses?

• Total fixed costs/52/sq ft bench space

• Total fixed costs/52

• Total fixed costs/sq ft bench space

• Total fixed costs/52/sq ft bench space/2

What is the greenhouse owner evaluating before selling the commercial crops to customers?

• The amount of water used

• The number of employees

• The temperature of the greenhouse

• The quality of each plant

What is essential to maintain after harvest for commercial crops?

• Relative humidity

• All of the above

• Moisture and humidity levels

• Amount of light exposure

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What is the purpose of maintaining the quality of cut flowers after harvest?

• To reduce the size of the flowers

• To extend the vase life of cut flowers

• To increase the number of flowers

• To change the color of the flowers

What is the main purpose of hardening the plants before marketing?

• To reduce the number of plants

• To adjust the plants to new environments

• To decrease the shelf life of the plants

• To increase the weight of the plants

What is the purpose of placing plants on benches during marketing?

• To decrease air circulation

• To increase the temperature

• To reduce the number of customers

• To keep the plants dry