AGR1050-ABED_1: Section 2 Think About It! | MoodleHUB 🎓

Glossary

Self - Check Questions

Test your knowledge of the contents of Section 2 by thinking about whether these statements are true or false.

For each false statement, think of a correction to make it true.

1. In order to create desirable microclimates, all plant production structures must be artificially heated.

False. Raised beds and cold frames can provide a microclimate without artificial heating.

2. Raised bed gardens shouldn't be built under shade trees.

True. Raised bed gardens need the sun to create the microclimate for which the raised beds were intended.

3. Mulching the top of the soil with organic matter is a good idea.

True. Mulching helps to retain moisture and keep weeds down.

4. There are no safety concerns associated with the use of cold frames.

False. If glass is used for the top cover of the frame, breakage can be hazardous.

5. A hotbed is always designed so that the roof of its frame slopes toward the sun.

True. When the roof of the hotbed slopes toward the sun, it can capture as much sunlight as possible.

6. Greenhouses provide an ideal mini-climate for most types of plants, even without ventilation.

False. Proper ventilation is one of the most important components of a greenhouse.

7. Greenhouses provide a safe way to propagate plants without any environmental concerns.

False. Water and fertilizer run-off must be managed carefully to avoid groundwater contamination. Plant debris must be handled properly to prevent the spreading of plant pests and diseases.