Review week end 17th July

What is the key factor for fruit sweetness and even colouring?

• Sunshine

• Cold winds

• Frost

• Light

What type of soil do fruit plants thrive in?

• Open structured Soil

• Deep, Rich Soil

• Well drained in Winter

• Moisture retentive in Summer

What is the vast majority of plant roots occur in?

• Topsoil layer

• Subsoil layer

• Bedrock layer

• Organic layer

What does the % of Sand, Silt & Clay in the Mineral section of soil define?

• Soil Texture

• Nutrient Holding Capacity

• Drainage

• Soil Temperature

What is the measure of the acidity of the soil?

• Soil pH

• Soil Texture

• Soil Composition

• Soil Layers

What is the typical range of soil pH in Donegal soils?

• 4 to 5.5

• 6 to 7

• 7 to 8

• 8 to 9

What can poorly drained ground lead to?

• Shallow root development

• Roots rotting in the water

• Stem and fruit splitting

• Poor growth

What is the ideal soil for fruit plants?

• Deep-rich soil

• Loamy Texture

• Moderately Acidic

• Drain in Winter, Retain moisture in summer

What could you add to sweeten soil?

• Football Special

• Lime

• Honey

• Compost

What is the cultivar of first early potatoes we harvested?

• Orla

• Queens

• Ciara

• Saxo