RHS Outcome - 2

Question 1

Describe soil cultivation techniques

Answer 1

1. Single digging
2. Double digging
3. Rotary cultivation
4. Consolidation
5. Tilth production

Question 2

Describe how timing of soil cultivation is influenced by
1. Soil texture
2. Soil structure
3. Weather
4. Climate

Answer 2

1. Soil texture
2. Soil structure
3. Weather
4. Climate

Question 3

Describe what is meant by bed system for growing veg

Answer 3

Include
1. Depth of soil
1. Speed to warm
1. Compaction/ traffic / walking over

Question 4

Describe what is meant by raised bed - give typical specifications for bed and paths

Question 5

Explain NO dig system and why it would be used

Answer 5

1. Initial weed removal
2. The use of surface mulches to smother weeds
3. Addition of large quantities of organic material

Why -

Question 6

State methods used to advance /extend productive season outdoors

Answer 6

1. Cloche
2. Cold Frames
3. Fleece
4. Mulches
5. Polythene sheeting

Question 7

Vegetable propagation methods

Answer 7

1. Direct sowing in drills
2. Thinning
3. Transplanting from seed beds
4. Grop sowing in blocks
5. Sowing into modules (tender veg)