How to Cultivate Sugar Apples
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing sugar apples?
A) Warm and dry
B) Arctic with permafrost
C) Cold and wet
D) Temperate with high humidity
  • 2. What type of soil is best for sugar apples?
A) Clay soil with poor drainage
B) Rocky soil with high alkalinity
C) Well-drained, sandy loam
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 3. What is the recommended pH level for sugar apple soil?
A) 8.0 - 9.0
B) Above 10.0
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 6.0 - 7.5
  • 4. How are sugar apple trees typically propagated?
A) Division
B) Grafting
C) Direct seeding
D) Air layering
  • 5. What is the best time to plant sugar apple trees?
A) Early spring or late fall
B) Anytime, regardless of the season
C) Winter during freezing temperatures
D) Mid-summer
  • 6. How much space should be between sugar apple trees?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 5-7 feet
C) 30-40 feet
D) 15-20 feet
  • 7. What is the main purpose of pruning sugar apple trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To improve air circulation and fruit production
C) To prevent flowering
D) To make the tree look aesthetically pleasing only
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sugar apples?
A) Balanced NPK fertilizer
B) No fertilizer needed
C) High nitrogen fertilizer only
D) High phosphorus fertilizer only
  • 9. How often should sugar apple trees be watered?
A) Constantly keep the soil waterlogged
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Only when the leaves wilt
D) Never water them
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Mealybugs
B) Honeybees
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Powdery mildew on avocados
B) Root rot due to drought
C) Anthracnose
D) Citrus greening
  • 12. How can you control pests on sugar apple trees organically?
A) Using chemical pesticides excessively
B) Burning the tree
C) Insecticidal soap
D) Ignoring the infestation
  • 13. How can you control diseases on sugar apple trees?
A) Fungicides and proper sanitation
B) Watering excessively
C) Applying high nitrogen fertilizer
D) Ignoring the disease
  • 14. How long does it typically take for a sugar apple tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 3-5 years
B) 1 year
C) 10-15 years
D) Never
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a sugar apple is ripe?
A) The segments separate easily
B) The fruit is hard and firm
C) The fruit is completely green
D) The fruit has fallen to the ground and is bruised
  • 16. What is the proper way to harvest sugar apples?
A) Pulling the fruit forcefully
B) Shaking the tree
C) Using a knife to cut the fruit while it's still unripe
D) Gently twist the fruit from the tree
  • 17. How should sugar apples be stored after harvesting?
A) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate
B) In the freezer
C) Under direct sunlight
D) In a sealed plastic bag without ventilation
  • 18. What is the most common use for sugar apples?
A) Building houses
B) Eating fresh
C) Fueling cars
D) Making furniture
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing sugar apples?
A) Source of income
B) Requires extremely cold climate
C) Providing nutritious fruit
D) Enhancing biodiversity
  • 20. What is the importance of mulching around sugar apple trees?
A) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
B) Dries out the soil
C) Attracts pests
D) Blocks sunlight from the roots
  • 21. What type of grafting is commonly used for sugar apple?
A) Bridge grafting
B) Thread grafting
C) Approach grafting
D) Cleft grafting
  • 22. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Neon, Protactinium, Krypton
B) Nickel, Platinum, Krypton
C) Sodium, Polonium, Potassium
D) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 23. Why is proper drainage important for sugar apple trees?
A) Increases soil salinity
B) Prevents root rot
C) Encourages algal growth
D) Attracts beneficial insects
  • 24. Which part of the sugar apple plant is used medicinally?
A) None of the parts
B) Leaves, seeds, and fruit
C) Only the bark
D) Only the roots
  • 25. What is the role of pollination in sugar apple fruit production?
A) Irrelevant to fruit production
B) Essential for fruit set
C) Harms the fruit development
D) Only affects the color of the fruit
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering a sugar apple tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Increased fruit production
C) Dark green leaves
D) Rapid growth
  • 27. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a sugar apple tree?
A) To decrease the number of fruits
B) To improve the size and quality of the remaining fruit
C) To make the tree look more attractive
D) To stunt the tree's growth
  • 28. Which nutrient deficiency is indicated by stunted growth and small leaves?
A) Nitrogen deficiency
B) Calcium deficiency
C) Potassium deficiency
D) Phosphorus deficiency
  • 29. What is the meaning of 'hardening off' seedlings before transplanting?
A) Keeping seedlings indoors permanently
B) Freezing seedlings
C) Fertilizing seedlings heavily
D) Acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil when planting sugar apples?
A) To make the soil more acidic
B) To attract harmful insects
C) To sterilize the soil
D) To improve soil structure and fertility
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