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