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