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