CFA Best Practices for Application 2

Question 1

What is the primary reason to avoid applying fertilizer on frozen or snow-covered ground?

Accepted Answer

Nutrients will run off with snowmelt into waterways

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Fertilizer degrades faster in cold temperatures

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Frozen soil absorbs fertilizer too rapidly

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Spreader equipment cannot function in cold conditions

Question 2

Which buffer distance from a water body is most commonly required before fertilizer application can begin?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 3

When applying granular fertilizer near a sidewalk or driveway, what is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Blow or sweep granules back onto the turf immediately

Answer

Apply extra fertilizer to compensate for what lands on pavement

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Leave granules on pavement to wash away with rain

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Apply a liquid sealant over the granules on pavement

Question 4

What does the term 'slow-release' fertilizer refer to?

Accepted Answer

A product that releases nutrients gradually over an extended period

Answer

Fertilizer that must be applied slowly with a hand spreader

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Fertilizer stored at low temperatures to slow degradation

Answer

A granule size that dissolves after several days of watering

Question 5

A soil test recommends 1.5 lb of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft. Your fertilizer bag is 30-0-10. How many pounds of fertilizer do you need per 1,000 sq ft?

Accepted Answer

5 lb

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1.5 lb

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3 lb

Answer

4.5 lb

Question 6

Why is it important to calibrate a fertilizer spreader before each use?

Accepted Answer

Wear and setting changes can alter actual application rates

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Calibration prevents the spreader from rusting

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Calibration increases the spreader's ground speed

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Manufacturers require calibration to maintain warranty

Question 7

Which weather condition poses the greatest risk for nitrogen loss through volatilization after a urea application?

Accepted Answer

Hot, sunny, and windy conditions

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Cool, cloudy days with no wind

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Overcast days with high humidity

Answer

Cold nights following warm afternoons