7.00 Test

A _ is the most traditional way to plant veggies; veggies are planted in rows in the ground using native soil.

• nursery

• container

• flat bed

• raised bed

A _ refers to a young plant with well established root systems and are easy to transplant

• cell pack

• seed

• plug

• greenhouse

A _ is typically made of wood and is at least twelve inches in height; convenient for watering and harvesting.

• flat bed

• raised bed

• container

• nursery

Select the advantages of raised bed gardening:

• Convienient

• Soil Quality

• More crops

• All of the above

List a disadvantage of raised beds:

• Better soil quality without additional amendments.
• Improved drainage compared to in-ground beds.
• Higher initial cost for materials and construction.
• Easier to maintain than traditional gardens.

List an advantage of flat bed gardening

• Higher water retention in the soil.
• Limited access to sunlight for plants.
• Increased risk of soil erosion.
• Native soil

List a disadvantage of flat bed gardening

• Increased water retention in dry areas.
• Enhanced nutrient availability in sandy soils.
• Consumes a lot of space

• Improved pest control through natural predators.

List benefit of starting seeds in a greenhouse vs. in a flat bed garden

• Protective environment

• Plants allowed to grow safely

• plants become established before transplanted

• all of the above

List cool season veggies

• lettuce

• kale

• collards

• onions

list warm season veggies

• beans

• corn

• okra

• brussel sprouts