How to Cultivate Loquats - Exam
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing loquats?
A) Desert and arid
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Arctic and alpine
D) Subtropical and warm temperate
  • 2. What type of soil drainage do loquats prefer?
A) Waterlogged
B) Well-drained
C) Poorly drained
D) Clay-heavy
  • 3. What is the ideal pH range for loquat soil?
A) 9.0-10.0
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 4. How much sunlight do loquats need?
A) Partial shade
B) Full sun
C) Dappled sunlight
D) Full shade
  • 5. When is the typical loquat harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 6. How are loquats typically propagated?
A) Air layering only
B) Seed or grafting
C) Root division
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 7. Which of these is a common pest of loquats?
A) Earthworms
B) Honeybees
C) Ladybugs
D) Fruit flies
  • 8. What is the main disease that affects Loquats?
A) Rust
B) Black spot
C) Fire blight
D) Powdery mildew
  • 9. How often should young loquat trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Once a month
C) Never, they are drought tolerant
D) Only when the leaves wilt
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is suitable for loquats?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 11. Why is pruning important for loquat trees?
A) To increase susceptibility to disease
B) To stunt growth
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To make the tree look more aesthetically pleasing only
  • 12. What is the optimal spacing between loquat trees when planting in an orchard?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 8-10 feet
C) 3-5 feet
D) 15-20 feet
  • 13. What is the most common use for loquat fruit?
A) Eating fresh
B) Animal feed
C) Making fertilizer
D) Building materials
  • 14. Loquats are a good source of what nutrient?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin K
  • 15. What is the scientific name of the loquat tree?
A) Malus domestica
B) Prunus avium
C) Eriobotrya japonica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 16. What is a benefit of mulching around loquat trees?
A) Attracts pests
B) Promotes soil erosion
C) Decreases soil temperature
D) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 17. How long does it typically take for a loquat tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 3-5 years
B) 10-15 years
C) Immediately after planting
D) 1 year
  • 18. What is the best way to protect Loquat fruit from birds?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Loud noises
C) Netting
D) Sprinkling pepper
  • 19. What is the name of the small, brown seeds found in loquats?
A) Kernels
B) Husks
C) Cores
D) Pits
  • 20. What is the benefit of thinning Loquat fruits?
A) Larger fruit size
B) Smaller fruit size
C) Earlier ripening
D) Increased seed production
  • 21. What should you do if you see signs of fire blight on your loquat tree?
A) Ignore the problem
B) Water the tree more often
C) Prune away the infected branches
D) Apply fertilizer
  • 22. What is the best time to prune a loquat tree?
A) During flowering
B) During fruit development
C) After harvest
D) In the winter
  • 23. Besides fruit, what other parts of the loquat tree are sometimes used?
A) Bark for rope
B) Roots for medicine
C) Flowers for perfume
D) Leaves for tea
  • 24. What does 'self-fertile' mean regarding loquat trees?
A) It grows very slowly
B) It is immune to diseases
C) It can produce fruit without another tree for pollination
D) It requires two trees for pollination
  • 25. What is a sign that loquat fruit is ripe?
A) The fruit is still green
B) The fruit is very hard
C) The fruit is covered in blemishes
D) The fruit is soft and easily detaches from the stem
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use of loquats?
A) Jams and Jellies
B) Fruit salads
C) Canning
D) Fuel source
  • 27. What problem may occur in areas with late frosts?
A) Increased fruit yield
B) Root rot
C) Flower damage
D) Leaf burn
  • 28. What is the benefit of using a grafted loquat tree over a seed-grown tree?
A) Seed grown trees produce larger fruit
B) Grafted trees fruit sooner
C) Seed grown trees are more disease resistant
D) Grafted trees require less maintenance
  • 29. Loquat trees are considered what kind of tree?
A) Palm
B) Evergreen
C) Deciduous
D) Coniferous
  • 30. What is the primary method for preventing fruit fly damage to loquats?
A) Overwatering
B) Heavy fertilization
C) Fruit bagging
D) Ignoring the problem
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