8 Questions
What are the two categories of potatoes based on planting time?
First and second earlies, Maincrop
What are the soil requirements for growing potatoes?
Soil pH must be 5-6 and well drained. Farmyard manure is added to hold more water in the soil.
How deep should seeds be sown for potato cultivation and what is the recommended spacing between each seed?
Seeds should be sown 10cm deep with a 30cm space between each.
What are the two common diseases affecting potatoes and how can they be managed?
Potato blight, which can be managed with fungicide application, and blackleg, a bacterial disease causing soft rot in tubers, affecting growing and fully established crops.
What are the methods that can help reduce the spread of potato blight?
Crop rotation and use of certified seed
What is the recommended pH level for soil when sowing kale?
6-6.5
What damage can feeding kale to livestock cause, and how is it manifested?
Feeding kale to livestock in excess can cause anaemia or red water, which damages red blood cells and is passed through urine.
What are the preventive measures for air-borne fungus such as club root and beetles feeding on kale roots?
Prevention can be achieved through rotation for club root and insecticide for beetles.
Test your knowledge of potatoes and kale with this higher-level quiz. Explore the different categories of potatoes, their planting seasons, and seed production methods. Learn fascinating facts about these popular vegetables and their place in Ireland's agricultural heritage.
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