How to Cultivate Figs
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing figs?
A) Warm, Mediterranean
B) Cold, Arctic
C) Wet, Tropical
D) Hot, Desert
  • 2. What type of soil do figs prefer?
A) Waterlogged
B) Heavy clay
C) Sandy, nutrient-poor
D) Well-draining, loamy
  • 3. What is the optimal pH level for fig trees?
A) 9.0-9.5
B) 4.0-4.5
C) 8.0-8.5
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do fig trees need daily?
A) 2-4 hours
B) 10-12 hours
C) 6-8 hours
D) 0 hours
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant a fig tree?
A) Late fall
B) Late winter/early spring
C) Mid-winter
D) Mid-summer
  • 6. What is the recommended spacing between fig trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 5-7 feet
  • 7. How often should young fig trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Constantly, to keep the soil soggy
C) Only when the leaves droop
D) Never, they are drought tolerant
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is best for fig trees?
A) Balanced, slow-release
B) High phosphorus
C) High potassium
D) High nitrogen
  • 9. When should you typically fertilize a fig tree?
A) Fall
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 10. Why is pruning important for fig trees?
A) To prevent fruiting
B) To stunt growth
C) Because it isn't important.
D) To promote air circulation and fruit production
  • 11. When is the best time to prune fig trees?
A) Mid-winter
B) Late fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Late winter/early spring, before new growth
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinching off new shoots?
A) To encourage fruit production on existing branches
B) To make the tree more aesthetically pleasing
C) To prevent the tree from flowering
D) To stunt the growth of the tree
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects fig trees?
A) Fig mites
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage worms
D) Tomato hornworms
  • 14. How can you protect fig trees from frost damage?
A) Water the tree heavily
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Prune the tree severely
D) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets
  • 15. What is a common disease that affects fig trees?
A) Leaf rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) Black spot
D) Fig mosaic virus
  • 16. How can you prevent birds from eating your figs?
A) Spraying with chemicals
B) Loud noises
C) Netting
D) Removing all foliage
  • 17. What is a 'breba' crop?
A) Figs that ripen in the late fall
B) Figs that are grown indoors
C) Figs that are too small to eat
D) Figs that develop on the previous year's growth
  • 18. When are figs typically ready to harvest?
A) When they are falling off the tree
B) When they are hard and green
C) When they are soft and slightly drooping
D) When they are turning brown
  • 19. How should you store harvested figs?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In the freezer
C) At room temperature
D) In direct sunlight
  • 20. What is the best way to propagate fig trees?
A) Air layering
B) Cuttings
C) Grafting
D) Seeds
  • 21. What is the name of the small hole at the bottom of a fig?
A) Petiole
B) Ostiole
C) Stomata
D) Lenticel
  • 22. What type of pollination do common fig varieties require?
A) Insect pollination
B) They are parthenocarpic (do not require pollination)
C) Wind pollination
D) Hand pollination
  • 23. What does 'parthenocarpic' mean?
A) Unable to produce fruit
B) Producing fruit without pollination
C) Producing fruit with seeds
D) Requiring specific pollinators
  • 24. What is 'curing' figs?
A) Pickling figs
B) Cooking figs in syrup
C) Drying figs to preserve them
D) Freezing figs
  • 25. What is a potential benefit of growing figs in containers?
A) Easier to move indoors during cold weather
B) Reduced risk of pests and diseases
C) Increased fruit yield
D) Faster growth rate
  • 26. Why are fig trees sometimes wrapped in insulation?
A) To deter pests
B) To prevent sunburn
C) To protect against frost damage in colder climates
D) To promote faster growth
  • 27. What is 'stratification' when referring to fig seeds?
A) Scarifying seeds
B) Dusting seeds with fungicide
C) Soaking seeds in water
D) Subjecting seeds to cold temperatures to break dormancy
  • 28. What does it mean to 'scarify' a fig seed?
A) To expose the seed to sunlight
B) To plant the seed very deep
C) To nick the seed coat to improve germination
D) To dry the seed thoroughly
  • 29. What is a common use of fig leaves?
A) Fertilizing
B) Wrapping food for grilling or steaming
C) Making tea
D) Composting
  • 30. What is caprification?
A) A disease that affects fig trees
B) A method of pruning fig trees
C) A specific type of pollination required by Smyrna figs
D) A type of fig fertilizer
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