How to Cultivate Wild Strawberries
  • 1. What type of sunlight do wild strawberries prefer?
A) Direct sunlight
B) Full shade
C) Full sun
D) Partial shade
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for wild strawberries?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 7.0-8.0
C) 6.5-7.5
D) 5.5-6.5
  • 3. How should you prepare the soil before planting wild strawberries?
A) Add fertilizer
B) Leave it as is
C) Amend with compost and well-rotted manure
D) Add lime
  • 4. What is the best time of year to plant wild strawberries?
A) Mid-summer
B) Any time of year
C) Early spring or fall
D) Late winter
  • 5. How far apart should wild strawberry plants be spaced?
A) 1 foot
B) 2-3 feet
C) 1-2 inches
D) 6-12 inches
  • 6. What is the best way to water wild strawberries?
A) At the base of the plant
B) Watering every day
C) Overhead watering
D) Watering only when dry
  • 7. What is a common pest that affects wild strawberries?
A) Bees
B) Slugs and snails
C) Ladybugs
D) Ants
  • 8. How can you protect wild strawberries from birds?
A) Loud noises
B) Ignoring them
C) Spraying with pesticides
D) Netting
  • 9. When do wild strawberries typically produce fruit?
A) Winter
B) Late spring to early summer
C) All year round
D) Fall
  • 10. How do you know when wild strawberries are ripe?
A) They are green
B) They are yellow
C) They are deep red and easily detach from the stem
D) They are hard
  • 11. What is the primary method of propagation for wild strawberries?
A) Grafting
B) Cuttings
C) Runners
D) Seeds only
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is best for wild strawberries?
A) Weed and feed
B) No fertilizer needed
C) Balanced organic fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 13. What is the botanical name for wild strawberry?
A) Fragaria vesca
B) Rubus idaeus
C) Vaccinium corymbosum
D) Fragaria ananassa
  • 14. Why is good drainage important for wild strawberries?
A) To attract beneficial insects
B) To retain water
C) To promote rapid growth
D) To prevent root rot
  • 15. What is the recommended mulching material for wild strawberries?
A) Sand
B) Gravel
C) Plastic
D) Straw or wood chips
  • 16. What is the purpose of mulching wild strawberries?
A) Retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect fruit
B) Attract pests
C) Prevent drainage
D) Heat the soil
  • 17. Should you remove the runners from wild strawberries?
A) Never remove them
B) Always remove them
C) It depends on if you want more plants or larger fruit
D) Remove them in the winter
  • 18. How deep should you plant wild strawberry crowns?
A) At soil level
B) Very deep
C) Exposed above the soil
D) Completely buried
  • 19. What is one benefit of growing wild strawberries?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Repels insects
C) Requires no maintenance
D) Grows very tall
  • 20. How often should you fertilize wild strawberries?
A) Every week
B) Once in early spring
C) Every month
D) Multiple times a year
  • 21. What is the flavor of wild strawberries generally described as?
A) Bland
B) Sour
C) Bitter
D) Intense and sweet
  • 22. What type of container is suitable for growing wild strawberries?
A) A sealed container
B) Any container is suitable
C) A very large container
D) Hanging basket or pot
  • 23. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering?
A) Red leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Drought
  • 24. What should you do with dead or diseased leaves on wild strawberry plants?
A) Spray them with pesticide
B) Remove them immediately
C) Bury them
D) Leave them as fertilizer
  • 25. What is the benefit of growing wild strawberries from seed?
A) Easier to propagate
B) Faster fruiting
C) Larger fruit size
D) Increased genetic diversity
  • 26. How can you tell the difference between wild and cultivated strawberries?
A) Wild strawberries are larger
B) There is no difference
C) Wild strawberries are smaller and more flavorful
D) Cultivated strawberries are redder
  • 27. What is a potential problem with growing wild strawberries near cultivated strawberries?
A) They will compete for resources
B) They will enhance each other's growth
C) Wild strawberries will kill cultivated strawberries
D) Cross-pollination can alter the characteristics of both
  • 28. What is a common use for wild strawberries besides eating them fresh?
A) Building materials
B) Fuel
C) Jams and preserves
D) Making rope
  • 29. Why should you avoid planting wild strawberries near tomatoes, peppers, or eggplant?
A) They shade each other
B) They compete for nutrients
C) They attract the same pests
D) They can spread Verticillium wilt
  • 30. What is the best way to harvest wild strawberries?
A) Gently pull them off the stem
B) Pull the entire plant
C) Shake the plant
D) Cut them with scissors
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