How to Cultivate Quinces
  • 1. What climate is best for growing quinces?
A) Temperate
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Tropical
  • 2. What type of soil drainage is essential for quinces?
A) Well-drained
B) Waterlogged
C) Poorly-drained
D) Compacted
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a common quince variety?
A) Smyrna
B) Orange
C) Pineapple
D) Granny Smith
  • 4. What is the ideal pH range for quince soil?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 8.5-9.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 5. How should quince trees be pruned?
A) Central leader
B) Open center
C) Espalier
D) Pollarding
  • 6. What is a common pest that affects quince trees?
A) Ladybug
B) Praying mantis
C) Earthworm
D) Codling moth
  • 7. How often should quince trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Regularly
B) Never
C) Only when flowering
D) Rarely
  • 8. What is a common disease affecting quince trees?
A) Fire blight
B) Powdery mildew (less common)
C) Anthracnose
D) Black spot
  • 9. When is the typical harvest time for quinces?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 10. What is the best way to propagate quince trees?
A) Air layering
B) Cuttings
C) Grafting
D) Direct seeding
  • 11. Why are quince trees often grafted?
A) To prevent disease
B) To improve fruit quality
C) To avoid pollination
D) To increase tree size
  • 12. What is the approximate spacing needed between quince trees when planting?
A) 3-5 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 30-40 feet
D) 8-10 feet
  • 13. What is the primary use of quince fruit?
A) Animal feed
B) Preserves and jellies
C) Raw consumption
D) Juice production
  • 14. What is the benefit of adding lime to the soil before planting quince?
A) Increases soil pH
B) Decreases drainage
C) Increases drainage
D) Decreases soil pH
  • 15. What is the best type of fertilizer for quince trees?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 16. How long does it typically take for a quince tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 10+ years
B) 3-5 years
C) 1 year
D) 6-10 years
  • 17. What color should quinces be when they are ripe?
A) Golden yellow
B) Red
C) Brown
D) Green
  • 18. What is the term for removing suckers from the base of a quince tree?
A) Suckering
B) Pruning
C) Topping
D) Hedging
  • 19. Which of these is a sign of overwatering a quince tree?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Abundant flowering
C) Rapid growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 20. What is the main goal of winter pruning for quince trees?
A) Prevent disease
B) Shape the tree
C) Thin out fruit
D) Encourage flowering
  • 21. What nutrient deficiency is indicated by yellowing between the veins of quince leaves?
A) Nitrogen deficiency
B) Potassium deficiency
C) Phosphorus deficiency
D) Iron deficiency
  • 22. What material can be used to mulch around quince trees?
A) Sand
B) Wood chips
C) Plastic sheeting
D) Gravel
  • 23. How does mulching benefit quince trees?
A) Attracts pests
B) Acidifies the soil
C) Increases evaporation
D) Retains moisture
  • 24. What kind of container is best when planting a quince in a container?
A) Large with drainage
B) Small without drainage
C) Clay pot without drainage
D) Shallow with drainage
  • 25. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a quince tree?
A) Decrease yield
B) Increase fruit size
C) Attract pests
D) Prevent flowering
  • 26. What is a common pollinator for quince trees?
A) Birds
B) Bees
C) Wind
D) Rain
  • 27. What is the best way to store harvested quinces?
A) In water
B) Cool, dry place
C) In direct sunlight
D) Warm, humid place
  • 28. What is the minimum chill hours requirement for many quince varieties?
A) 800-1000 hours
B) 0 hours
C) 1200+ hours
D) 200-500 hours
  • 29. Why is it important to remove dead or diseased branches from a quince tree?
A) Improve tree aesthetics
B) Prevent spread of disease
C) Increase fruit yield
D) Encourage flowering
  • 30. What is the botanical name for quince?
A) Malus domestica
B) Cydonia oblonga
C) Ficus carica
D) Prunus avium
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