How to Cultivate Star Apples
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the star apple?
A) Malus domestica
B) Chrysophyllum cainito
C) Mangifera indica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. What climate is best suited for growing star apples?
A) Desert
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Tropical and subtropical
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for star apple trees?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 8.0-9.0
C) 6.0-7.5
D) 9.5-10.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do star apple trees need?
A) Full sun
B) Full shade
C) Dappled sunlight
D) Partial shade
  • 5. What is a common method of propagating star apple trees?
A) Air layering only
B) Division
C) Grafting
D) Seed propagation only
  • 6. How often should young star apple trees be watered?
A) Once a month
B) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
C) Only when the soil is completely dry
D) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for star apple trees?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) High potassium fertilizer
  • 8. When is the best time to prune star apple trees?
A) During fruiting
B) After harvest
C) During flowering
D) Anytime
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects star apple trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Scale insects
C) Praying mantis
D) Earthworms
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects star apple trees?
A) Rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) Black spot
D) Anthracnose
  • 11. How long does it typically take for a grafted star apple tree to bear fruit?
A) 10+ years
B) 1-2 years
C) 6-8 years
D) 3-5 years
  • 12. What is the best way to harvest star apples?
A) By shaking the tree
B) By hand, when the fruit changes color and is slightly soft
C) By cutting the fruit off with shears
D) By waiting for the fruit to fall to the ground
  • 13. What color are the leaves of a star apple tree typically?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Green and bronze
D) Blue
  • 14. What is a characteristic feature of star apple fruit when cut in half?
A) No discernible pattern
B) Star-shaped pattern
C) Square pattern
D) Circular pattern
  • 15. How should star apples be stored after harvest?
A) In direct sunlight
B) At room temperature or in the refrigerator
C) In a humid environment
D) In a freezer
  • 16. What is a benefit of growing star apple trees?
A) Attractive ornamental tree
B) Grows extremely quickly
C) Repels all insects
D) Requires no maintenance
  • 17. What type of soil drainage is preferred for star apple trees?
A) Constantly soggy
B) Extremely dry
C) Poorly drained
D) Well-drained
  • 18. What type of root system do star apple trees have?
A) Deep and extensive
B) Shallow
C) Fibrous
D) Taproot only
  • 19. Why is proper spacing important when planting star apple trees?
A) To limit fruit production
B) To encourage root competition
C) To make harvesting easier
D) To allow for adequate sunlight and air circulation
  • 20. What is the role of mulching around star apple trees?
A) To compact the soil
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To attract pests
D) To reflect sunlight away from the tree
  • 21. What does 'thinning' fruit refer to?
A) Protecting the fruit from pests
B) Removing some fruits to improve the size and quality of the remaining ones
C) Pruning branches to reduce fruit production
D) Adding fertilizer to promote fruit growth
  • 22. Which of the following is NOT a common use of star apples?
A) Making desserts
B) Eating fresh
C) Juice
D) Making paper
  • 23. What does 'hardening off' refer to in plant cultivation?
A) Spraying plants with pesticides to protect them from pests
B) Gradually exposing young plants to outdoor conditions
C) Applying fertilizer to harden the stems
D) Pruning the roots to prevent them from growing too quickly
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is best to use after transplanting?
A) A fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium
B) Any fertilizer is fine.
C) Low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote root growth
D) High-nitrogen fertilizer to promote leafy growth
  • 25. What is the purpose of staking a young star apple tree?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To provide support and protect it from wind damage
C) To prevent it from growing too tall
D) To force it to grow in a specific direction
  • 26. How do you encourage branching?
A) Pinch the tip of new stems
B) Apply a lot of nitrogen
C) Water frequently
D) Do not prune
  • 27. What is an indicator that a star apple is ripe?
A) The fruit changes color and becomes slightly soft to the touch
B) The fruit falls off the tree on its own
C) The fruit is still hard and green
D) The fruit has a strong, sweet smell
  • 28. Why is it important to remove any weeds around the base of a star apple tree?
A) To increase soil temperature
B) To attract beneficial insects
C) To improve the appearance of the tree
D) To reduce competition for nutrients and water
  • 29. What should you do if you notice signs of a pest infestation on your star apple tree?
A) Apply a strong chemical pesticide without identifying the pest
B) Ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own
C) Immediately cut down the tree to prevent the pests from spreading
D) Identify the pest and apply an appropriate treatment, such as insecticidal soap
  • 30. What causes the star apple to have a slightly astringent taste?
A) Lack of water
B) Tannins in the skin and flesh
C) The specific rootstock
D) High sugar content
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