How to Cultivate Quinces
  • 1. What climate is best for growing quinces?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 2. What type of soil drainage is essential for quinces?
A) Poorly-drained
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
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) 8.5-9.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 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) Earthworm
B) Ladybug
C) Codling moth
D) Praying mantis
  • 7. How often should quince trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Never
B) Rarely
C) Regularly
D) Only when flowering
  • 8. What is a common disease affecting quince trees?
A) Anthracnose
B) Fire blight
C) Black spot
D) Powdery mildew (less common)
  • 9. When is the typical harvest time for quinces?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 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 avoid pollination
C) To increase tree size
D) To improve fruit quality
  • 12. What is the approximate spacing needed between quince trees when planting?
A) 8-10 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 3-5 feet
D) 30-40 feet
  • 13. What is the primary use of quince fruit?
A) Juice production
B) Animal feed
C) Preserves and jellies
D) Raw consumption
  • 14. What is the benefit of adding lime to the soil before planting quince?
A) Increases drainage
B) Decreases soil pH
C) Decreases drainage
D) Increases soil pH
  • 15. What is the best type of fertilizer for quince trees?
A) High potassium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen 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) Green
D) Brown
  • 18. What is the term for removing suckers from the base of a quince tree?
A) Topping
B) Hedging
C) Pruning
D) Suckering
  • 19. Which of these is a sign of overwatering a quince tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Abundant flowering
C) Rapid growth
D) Dark green leaves
  • 20. What is the main goal of winter pruning for quince trees?
A) Shape the tree
B) Prevent disease
C) Thin out fruit
D) Encourage flowering
  • 21. What nutrient deficiency is indicated by yellowing between the veins of quince leaves?
A) Phosphorus deficiency
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Potassium deficiency
D) Iron deficiency
  • 22. What material can be used to mulch around quince trees?
A) Sand
B) Gravel
C) Plastic sheeting
D) Wood chips
  • 23. How does mulching benefit quince trees?
A) Increases evaporation
B) Acidifies the soil
C) Attracts pests
D) Retains moisture
  • 24. What kind of container is best when planting a quince in a container?
A) Shallow with drainage
B) Large with drainage
C) Small without drainage
D) Clay pot without drainage
  • 25. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a quince tree?
A) Prevent flowering
B) Increase fruit size
C) Decrease yield
D) Attract pests
  • 26. What is a common pollinator for quince trees?
A) Rain
B) Wind
C) Bees
D) Birds
  • 27. What is the best way to store harvested quinces?
A) Cool, dry place
B) In direct sunlight
C) Warm, humid place
D) In water
  • 28. What is the minimum chill hours requirement for many quince varieties?
A) 0 hours
B) 800-1000 hours
C) 200-500 hours
D) 1200+ 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) Prunus avium
B) Ficus carica
C) Cydonia oblonga
D) Malus domestica
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