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