Catch Crops (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What are catch crops alternatively referred to as?
What are catch crops alternatively referred to as?
Fodder crops
Which plant family do stubble turnip and kale belong to?
Which plant family do stubble turnip and kale belong to?
Cruciferae
Which advantage do catch crops provide for soil health?
Which advantage do catch crops provide for soil health?
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
What is the primary pest concern for stubble turnip?
What is the primary pest concern for stubble turnip?
Flea beetle
Why should dairy cows not consume stubble turnip?
Why should dairy cows not consume stubble turnip?
It can taint the milk
How long is kale's growing season from sowing to harvest?
How long is kale's growing season from sowing to harvest?
5-6 months
When must kale never be grazed by livestock?
When must kale never be grazed by livestock?
When in flower
Which mineral is kale high in?
Which mineral is kale high in?
Calcium
Which disease affects both stubble turnip and kale, requiring crop rotation?
Which disease affects both stubble turnip and kale, requiring crop rotation?
Club root