How to Cultivate Starfruits
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing starfruit?
A) Hot, arid desert
B) Warm, humid subtropical to tropical
C) Cool, mountainous alpine
D) Cold, dry temperate
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for starfruit trees?
A) Heavy clay, alkaline
B) Waterlogged, saline
C) Well-drained, slightly acidic
D) Sandy, nutrient-poor
  • 3. How much sunlight do starfruit trees need?
A) Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
B) Full shade (less than 2 hours daily)
C) Dappled sunlight
D) Partial shade (2-4 hours daily)
  • 4. What is the ideal pH range for starfruit tree soil?
A) 7.0 - 8.0
B) 5.5 - 6.5
C) 8.5 - 9.5
D) 4.0 - 5.0
  • 5. What is a common propagation method for starfruit trees?
A) Direct seeding
B) Division
C) Grafting
D) Air layering
  • 6. How often should starfruit trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Regularly, keeping soil consistently moist
B) Only during heavy rainfall
C) Rarely, allowing soil to dry out completely
D) Once a month
  • 7. What is a key nutrient for starfruit tree growth and fruit production?
A) Potassium
B) Lead
C) Sodium
D) Chlorine
  • 8. When is the best time to prune starfruit trees?
A) During flowering
B) During fruiting
C) During dormancy
D) After harvest
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects starfruit trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Fruit flies
D) Bees
  • 10. What is a sign of overwatering a starfruit tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Dark green leaves
D) Abundant flowering
  • 11. How long does it typically take for a grafted starfruit tree to begin bearing fruit?
A) 5-7 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 10-15 years
D) Immediately
  • 12. What is the purpose of thinning starfruit?
A) To improve fruit size and quality
B) To prevent flowering
C) To increase the number of fruits
D) To stunt tree growth
  • 13. What is the best way to harvest starfruit?
A) Allow the fruit to fall naturally
B) Clip the fruit from the tree with pruning shears
C) Shake the tree to dislodge the fruit
D) Pull the fruit forcefully from the branch
  • 14. At what stage of ripeness should starfruit be harvested?
A) When the fruit is bright red
B) When the fruit is turning yellow or orange
C) When the fruit is soft to the touch
D) When the fruit is completely green
  • 15. How should starfruit be stored after harvesting?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In the freezer
C) In direct sunlight
D) At room temperature in a sealed bag
  • 16. What is a potential disease that can affect starfruit trees?
A) Powdery Mildew
B) Rust
C) Anthracnose
D) Black Spot
  • 17. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for starfruit trees?
A) No fertilizer at all
B) Balanced fertilizer with micronutrients
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 18. How far apart should starfruit trees be planted?
A) 20-25 feet
B) 40-50 feet
C) 1-2 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 19. What is the purpose of mulching around starfruit trees?
A) To attract pests
B) To compact the soil
C) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) To raise soil temperature excessively
  • 20. What benefit does cross-pollination provide for some starfruit varieties?
A) Smaller fruit size
B) Increased fruit set and larger fruit size
C) Decreased fruit production
D) No effect
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a common starfruit variety?
A) Fwang Tung
B) Sri Kembangan
C) Arkin
D) Granny Smith
  • 22. Why is wind protection important for starfruit trees?
A) To increase sunlight exposure
B) To encourage pollination
C) To prevent fruit drop and branch breakage
D) To promote root growth
  • 23. What does 'determinate' mean in relation to starfruit flowering/fruiting?
A) Flowering happens first, then fruiting later.
B) Flowering and fruiting occur continuously.
C) Flowering and fruiting only happen once.
D) Flowering and fruiting occur at the same time.
  • 24. What is the role of bees in starfruit cultivation?
A) Pest control.
B) Weed suppression.
C) Pollination of flowers.
D) Soil aeration.
  • 25. How can you improve drainage in heavy clay soil before planting starfruit?
A) Compact the soil further.
B) Add clay to the soil.
C) Remove all soil and replace it with gravel.
D) Amend the soil with organic matter and sand.
  • 26. What should you do to protect young starfruit trees from frost?
A) Fertilize the tree with high nitrogen fertilizer.
B) Water the tree excessively.
C) Prune the tree heavily.
D) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets.
  • 27. Which pruning technique is best for shaping a young starfruit tree?
A) Root pruning.
B) Central leader pruning.
C) Hedge pruning.
D) Pollarding.
  • 28. What is the symptom of a calcium deficiency in starfruit trees?
A) Blossom-end rot on fruits.
B) Yellowing between leaf veins.
C) Stunted growth.
D) Excessive flowering.
  • 29. Which method is most effective for controlling fruit flies on starfruit trees?
A) Watering the trees more frequently.
B) Applying excessive amounts of fertilizer.
C) Using baited traps.
D) Planting the trees closer together.
  • 30. What is a benefit of growing starfruit in containers?
A) Increased fruit yield compared to ground planting.
B) Elimination of pest problems.
C) Easier to move the tree for frost protection.
D) Reduced watering requirements.
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