Midwest Gardner’s Handbook 3

Question 1

Weeds can bring

Answer 1

Pests

Question 2

To eliminate weeds in bed before planting you can _ it

Answer 2

Solarize

Question 3

Solarize def

Answer 3

Cover bed with clear plastic

Question 4

Covering bed with clear plastic _ weeks during hottest part of growing season (range)

Answer 4

6-8

Question 5

Solarizing kills weeds and many of the

Answer 5

Seeds

Question 6

Mites cause _ on leaves

Answer 6

Bronzing appearance

Question 7

Aphids and mites secreted a clear sticky substance called

Answer 7

Honeydew

Question 8

A black fungus called _ may develop on honeydew

Answer 8

Sooty mold

Question 9

_ will attract, trap, and kill aphids

Answer 9

Bowl filled with soapy water