Final Quiz

You are to apply 10 pounds of fertilizer per 1,000 square feet.  The treatment area is 5,000 square feet. How much fertilizer will you apply?

You are to apply 25 pounds of fertilizer per 1000 square feet. The treatment area is 5,000 square feet. How much fertilizer will you apply?

Soil tests have three steps: Collecting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Soil Samples

Calibration is never a legal requirement

What are the three nutrients in a complete fertilizer?

You want to apply 12 pounds of nitrogen to your property of 5,000 square feet. How much 10-5-8 will you need to apply?

For most plants, soil samples should be taken from 10 to 12 inches deep.

What are the two main components of calibration?

When a Trained Applicator applies fertilizer, a Certified Fertilizer Applicator must be present on the site.

Water Soluble Nitrogen (WSN) is usually more expensive than WIN (Water Insoluble Nitrogen).

How many square feet are in a 6o by 90 foot rectangle?

What is the value of pi?

The Code of Virginia specifies the content of training a Trained Applicator must receive.

Nitrogen promotes dark green foliage and rapid growth.

Soil tests measure all the nutrients in the soil.

Even with adequate nitrogen, grass may be yellow if there is too much phosphorus.

Phosphorus is most available at pH levels below 6.

Most plants prefer a pH range of

All sand particles are of the same size

Only Certified Fertilizer Applicators are Allowed to Apply Fertilizer

A Certified Fertilizer Applicator must be present when an untrained applicator applies fertilizer.

How much nitrogen is in a 100 pound bag of 18-6-12 fertilizer?

A coarse textured soil will have more micropores than macropores.

Trained Applicators are able to provide training for persons applying fertilizer.

Certified Fertilizer Applicators must take a continuing education course every two years.