Class 3 Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary consideration when choosing a seed-starting mix?

a. drainage
b. water holding capacity
c. sterility
d. nutrient levels

2. Complete this sentence, based on our discussion: It is important to keep seedlings just an inch or two away from lights...

a. because, otherwise, the incandescent bulbs will burn the plants.
b. because the intensity of light diminishes the further you get from the source of light.
c. so that the plants don’t bend toward the light.

3. Some plants don’t like to have their roots disturbed. How can you minimize root disturbance when starting these seeds indoors?

a. Start them in large containers, so the roots won’t fill the container.
b. Start them in peat pots, so you can plant them container and all.
c. Sow seeds just a week or two before you plan to set them outdoors, so they won’t be too large.