Lesson 3: No dig on different soil types Quiz

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The methods and materials you need for no dig change according to your soil type.

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True

False

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When might it be an advantage to raise beds, with soil from paths or elsewhere? Choose two answers.

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To reduce the amount of bending down (though there is always some bending required)

On a site which lies very wet, from drainage being slow in that area

On sandy soil

What are the advantages of beds that are just a little raised, compared to path level? Choose the answer that describes the most possibilities.

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Less mulch falls from bed to path, because sides are not steep

All of these

Plants on bed edges can easily access paths for moisture and food

There is better conservation of moisture in beds

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What effect does a mulch of cereal straw have on soil temperature?

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It increases soil temperature in bright sunshine

It makes no difference to soil temperature

It slows the rise of temperature in spring, and generally keeps soil cooler

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What effect does a mulch of cereal straw have on moisture in soil?

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It adds moisture to soil all the time

It holds more moisture in spring, but can prevent rain reaching the soil in dry conditions, unless the rain is heavy

It makes no difference

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How did I improve the compacted clay soil at Lower Farm?

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With thorough broadforking

By mulching the surface with compost

By digging a drainage ditch

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To have more harvest you always need more land, and perhaps machinery too.

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True

False

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