RHS 2113 - Outcome 1

Question 1

Site factors to consider when chosing plot for food production

Answer 1

1. Soil depth
2. Soil texture
3. Soil structure
4. Soil pH
5. Drainage
6. Plot aspect
7. Slope
8. Susceptability to frost and wind
9. Availability of water

Question 2

Describe reasons for providing shelter for outdoor food production

Answer 2

1. Wind reduction - impact on pollinators, blowing over crops
2. Protect from frost.

Question 3

What are the benefits and limitations of living windbreak

Question 4

What are the benefits and limitations of a NON - living windbreak

Question 5

Name 4 plants used as living windbreaks

Answer 5

Fagus sylvatica - European Beech
Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam
Crataegus monogyna - Common Hawthorn

Question 6

Name 4 non living permeable windbreaks

Answer 6

1. Plastic mesh
2. Webbing
3. Trellis
4. Hurdles