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