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