Kale
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- Q1What is kale?BroccoliSpinachKale is a leafy green vegetable and a member of the Brassicaceae family.Carrot30s
- Q2Why do farmers plant catch crops like kale?To prevent soil erosionFor decorative purposesTo attract birdsFarmers plant catch crops like kale to utilize idle land between main crops and provide additional feed for livestock.30s
- Q3What are the soil requirements for growing kale?Clay soil with pH 8.0Waterlogged soilKale grows best in free-draining loam or sandy soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.Rocky soil30s
- Q4How is kale usually sown?Kale can be sown by broadcasting, direct drilling, or precision seeding at a depth of 10 mm.Hand planting each seed individuallyScattering seeds randomlyPlanting seeds too deep30s
- Q5What is the main advantage of catch crops?Shortened grazing season for livestockNo impact on winter costsThe main advantage of catch crops is their fast growth and high yield, which reduces winter costs and extends the grazing season for livestock.Slow growth and low yield30s
- Q6How do farmers control pests and diseases in kale cultivation?Farmers control pests and diseases in kale cultivation by using suitable insecticides for pests like flea beetles and diamondback moths, and practicing crop rotation to prevent diseases like club root.Not practicing crop rotationIgnoring pests and diseasesUsing excessive pesticides30s
- Q7Name two examples of catch crops besides kale.Carrots and radishesTwo examples of catch crops besides kale are cabbages and stubble turnips.Tomatoes and peppersPumpkins and squash30s
- Q8What weed control methods are commonly used in kale cultivation?No weed control measuresHand-weeding onlyHerbicide application, crop rotation, maintaining a fine seedbedCovering the kale plants with plastic sheets30s
- Q9Why may livestock grazing on kale require mineral supplements?Kale is toxic to livestock.Kale is high in calcium.Kale is low in phosphorus, manganese, and iodine.Livestock do not like the taste of kale.30s
- Q10Why is kale considered a suitable catch crop for extending the grazing season?It grows quickly and can withstand cold weatherIt grows slowly and cannot withstand cold weatherIt requires a lot of water to growIt is not palatable to livestock30s
- Q11When should soil testing be done in relation to sowing?8 weeks before sowingDuring sowing4 weeks before sowingAfter sowing30s
- Q12What pest is kale susceptible to attack by?GrasshoppersAphidsCaterpillarsFlea beetles30s
- Q13What is club root?A soil-borne fungal diseaseA viral diseaseA type of weedA type of insect30s
- Q14How many years should you leave between Brassica crops to avoid problems of 'Club Root'?5 years1 year10 years3 years30s
- Q15What should kale be sprayed with to control flea beetles and diamondback moths?PesticideA suitable insecticideFungicideHerbicide30s