A) Neutral (7.0) B) Very acidic (5.0-5.5) C) Alkaline (7.5-8.0) D) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.5)
A) Immediately after fruiting B) Mid-summer C) Any time of year D) Dormant season (late fall or early spring)
A) Removing old and unproductive wood B) Root pruning C) Removing all the leaves D) Heading back all new growth
A) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight B) Full shade C) Partial shade (2-3 hours) D) Dappled sunlight
A) Ladybugs B) Aphids C) Earthworms D) Bees
A) Mid-summer B) Winter C) Late fall D) Early spring
A) Seed B) Leaf cuttings C) Air layering D) Hardwood cuttings
A) Never B) Every week C) Every month D) Annually in early spring
A) 1 foot B) 4-5 feet C) 20 feet D) 10 feet
A) Black spot B) Rust C) Powdery mildew D) Leaf curl
A) To keep the bushes warm B) To attract pollinators C) To increase fruit size D) To prevent fungal diseases
A) To aerate the soil B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds C) To provide shade D) To attract birds
A) High nitrogen fertilizer B) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) C) High phosphorus fertilizer D) High potassium fertilizer
A) Lightly every day B) Deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods C) Only when the leaves wilt D) Never water them
A) Deadheading B) Suckering C) Heading back D) Pinching
A) Scarecrow B) Sprinklers C) Wind chimes D) Netting
A) Proper pruning and fertilization B) Planting in full shade C) Removing flowers D) Heavy watering
A) Fruiting B) Flowering C) Actively growing D) A period of inactivity and rest
A) Arctic climates B) Desert climates C) Tropical climates D) Cool temperate climates
A) Soil test indicating high acidity B) All of the above C) Slow growth D) Yellowing leaves
A) To prevent disease B) To improve storage C) For the best flavor and sweetness D) To encourage more fruit production
A) Groundcover B) Tree C) Shrub D) Vine
A) Prevents root rot B) Increases nutrient uptake C) Encourages faster growth D) Attracts pollinators
A) Base cut B) Shearing cut C) Thinning cut D) Heading cut
A) In a paper bag B) Refrigerated in a sealed container C) At room temperature D) In direct sunlight
A) Encourages leaf growth B) Prevents disease C) Promotes fruiting on new growth D) Reduces the size of the bush
A) No potential problems B) Attracting deer C) Blocking sunlight D) Increased acidity of the soil
A) Water only during the evening B) Water leaves frequently C) Avoid wetting foliage D) Water only during the day
A) A single bush can produce fruit B) Requires hand pollination C) Requires two different bushes for fruit D) Does not produce fruit
A) To produce more fruit B) To improve air circulation and access to fruit C) To protect from pests D) For better sun exposure |