Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening

(Michael S) #1
Tillage and Cultivation

Unit 1.2 | 33
Assessment Questions


Assessment Questions



  1. List four objectives of soil tillage.




  2. What are two possible problems associated with tilling soil when it is too wet? What are two
    possible problems associated with tilling soil when it is too dry?




  3. What is the optimal range of soil moisture (in % field capacity) for tillage operations?




  4. What are you attempting to achieve through the double-digging process? In what situations is
    this technique best applied?




  5. What are the common tillage sequences used in preparing ground in the spring? Please give
    steps for both French-intensive (double digging) and mechanical cultivation.



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