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