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