RHS R2113 Outcome - 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe soil cultivation techniques
A
- Single digging
- Double digging
- Rotary cultivation
- Consolidation
- Tilth production
2
Q
Describe how timing of soil cultivation is influenced by
1. Soil texture
2. Soil structure
3. Weather
4. Climate
A
- Soil texture
- Soil structure
- Weather
- Climate
3
Q
Describe what is meant by bed system for growing veg
A
Include
1. Depth of soil
1. Speed to warm
1. Compaction/ traffic / walking over
4
Q
Describe what is meant by raised bed - give typical specifications for bed and paths
A
5
Q
Explain NO dig system and why it would be used
A
- Initial weed removal
- The use of surface mulches to smother weeds
- Addition of large quantities of organic material
Why -
6
Q
State methods used to advance /extend productive season outdoors
A
- Cloche
- Cold Frames
- Fleece
- Mulches
- Polythene sheeting
7
Q
Vegetable propagation methods
A
- Direct sowing in drills
- Thinning
- Transplanting from seed beds
- Grop sowing in blocks
- Sowing into modules (tender veg)