How to Cultivate Santol Fruits
  • 1. What is the scientific name of Santol?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Sandoricum koetjape
C) Lansium domesticum
D) Durio zibethinus
  • 2. What type of climate is best for growing Santol?
A) Alpine
B) Arid
C) Tropical
D) Temperate
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for Santol trees?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 8.5-9.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 4. How are Santol trees typically propagated?
A) Air layering only
B) Cutting only
C) Division only
D) Seed or Grafting
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between Santol trees?
A) 8-10 meters
B) 1-2 meters
C) 2-3 meters
D) 4-5 meters
  • 6. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for young Santol trees?
A) Nitrogen-rich
B) Phosphorus-rich
C) Potassium-rich
D) Calcium-rich
  • 7. How often should Santol trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Waterlogged conditions are preferred
C) Once a month
D) Only during the rainy season
  • 8. What is the primary purpose of pruning Santol trees?
A) To stop fruit production
B) To prevent flowering
C) To increase shade
D) To shape the tree and improve air circulation
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects Santol trees?
A) Fruit flies
B) Bees
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects Santol trees?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Anthracnose
C) Black spot
D) Rust
  • 11. When do Santol trees typically begin to bear fruit?
A) 10-12 years after planting
B) 5-7 years after planting
C) 1-2 years after planting
D) Immediately after planting
  • 12. What color does Santol fruit typically turn when ripe?
A) Blue
B) Yellow to orange
C) Green
D) Red
  • 13. How is Santol fruit typically harvested?
A) By waiting for it to fall
B) By shaking the tree
C) By cutting the branches
D) By hand, using a ladder or pole
  • 14. What is the edible part of the Santol fruit?
A) The outer skin
B) The fleshy aril surrounding the seeds
C) The tree bark
D) The seeds
  • 15. What is a common use of Santol fruit?
A) Used as a building material
B) Eaten fresh or made into jams and preserves
C) Used as fertilizer
D) Used as fuel
  • 16. What benefit does mulching provide for Santol trees?
A) Attracts pests
B) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Provides no benefit
D) Increases soil temperature drastically
  • 17. Why is grafting a preferred method of propagation over seeds sometimes?
A) Grafting is cheaper.
B) Ensures desired fruit quality and faster fruiting.
C) Grafting requires less skill.
D) Seeds are not viable.
  • 18. What is the purpose of thinning Santol fruits?
A) To prevent the tree from growing too tall.
B) To speed up the ripening process.
C) To increase the number of fruits.
D) To improve fruit size and quality.
  • 19. What is the importance of good drainage for Santol trees?
A) Promotes faster growth.
B) Increases fruit sweetness.
C) Encourages deeper root penetration.
D) Prevents root rot.
  • 20. What is the best time of year to plant Santol trees?
A) Anytime of year
B) Middle of the dry season
C) End of the dry season
D) Beginning of the rainy season
  • 21. What is the effect of too much nitrogen fertilizer on Santol trees?
A) Stronger root system
B) Increased fruit sweetness
C) Excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruiting
D) Earlier fruiting
  • 22. How does proper air circulation benefit Santol trees?
A) Increases fruit size
B) Accelerates ripening
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Reduces the risk of fungal diseases
  • 23. Which of these is NOT a common method of pest control for Santol trees?
A) Spraying with neem oil
B) Introducing beneficial nematodes to the soil
C) Using insecticidal soap
D) Setting up fruit fly traps
  • 24. What does 'hardening off' seedlings refer to?
A) Exposing the seedlings to freezing temperatures
B) Gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
C) Pruning the roots of the seedlings
D) Adding fertilizer to the seedlings
  • 25. What is the purpose of adding organic matter to the soil when planting Santol?
A) Reduces soil temperature
B) Increases soil acidity
C) Improves soil structure, drainage, and nutrient content
D) Prevents root growth
  • 26. What is the ideal height for a Santol tree for easy harvesting?
A) As tall as possible
B) Under 1 meter
C) Manageable height through pruning
D) No height limit matters
  • 27. Which vitamin is Santol fruit a good source of?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
  • 28. How does protecting young Santol trees from strong winds benefit them?
A) Prevents damage to branches and leaves
B) Increases fruit production
C) Accelerates growth rate
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 29. What tool is most useful for reaching high branches to harvest fruit?
A) Shovel
B) Wheelbarrow
C) Fruit picker with a long pole
D) Axe
  • 30. What post harvest process ensures uniform ripening of Santol fruits?
A) Water submersion
B) Refrigeration
C) Sun drying
D) Ethylene treatment
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