Across
- 3. A good species for a living windbreak.
- 4. This flows downhill and can devastate blossom.
- 5. This nutrient is hard for plants to take up in acidic soil.
- 6. A method of watering with minimal wastage.
- 9. This nutrient is hard for plants to take up in alkaline soil.
- 10. Preparing the soil for use.
- 12. This helps clay soil to flocculate.
- 14. This breaks up compacted layers and exposes soil borne pests.
- 15. This helps retain moisture and prevents weeds.
Down
- 1. Yellowing of the leaves.
- 2. This is the application of quick acting fertilisers to the soil surface in spring.(3,8)
- 7. This should be avoided for most crops.
- 8. A weed which carries cucumber moisac virus.
- 10. This should not be used as a windbreak due to susceptibility to disease.
- 11. A requirement for good growth.
- 13. This is a necessary maintenance task.