Catch Crops (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the alternative term for catch crops?
What is the alternative term for catch crops?
Fodder crops
Which plant family do stubble turnip and kale belong to?
Which plant family do stubble turnip and kale belong to?
Cruciferae
Which soil nutrient issue do catch crops help prevent?
Which soil nutrient issue do catch crops help prevent?
Nitrogen leaching
What is the optimal soil pH for growing stubble turnip?
What is the optimal soil pH for growing stubble turnip?
6.5
Why should dairy cows not be fed stubble turnip?
Why should dairy cows not be fed stubble turnip?
It taints the milk
How long does kale typically take from sowing to harvest?
How long does kale typically take from sowing to harvest?
5-6 months
When should kale never be grazed by livestock?
When should kale never be grazed by livestock?
When in flower
Which disease affects both stubble turnip and kale?
Which disease affects both stubble turnip and kale?
Club root
What is the primary pest affecting stubble turnip?
What is the primary pest affecting stubble turnip?
Flea beetle
Which mineral is kale high in?
Which mineral is kale high in?
Calcium