How to Cultivate Figs
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing figs?
A) Cold, Arctic
B) Hot, Desert
C) Wet, Tropical
D) Warm, Mediterranean
  • 2. What type of soil do figs prefer?
A) Heavy clay
B) Sandy, nutrient-poor
C) Waterlogged
D) Well-draining, loamy
  • 3. What is the optimal pH level for fig trees?
A) 4.0-4.5
B) 6.0-6.5
C) 8.0-8.5
D) 9.0-9.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do fig trees need daily?
A) 10-12 hours
B) 0 hours
C) 2-4 hours
D) 6-8 hours
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant a fig tree?
A) Late fall
B) Late winter/early spring
C) Mid-summer
D) Mid-winter
  • 6. What is the recommended spacing between fig trees?
A) 15-20 feet
B) 5-7 feet
C) 30-40 feet
D) 2-3 feet
  • 7. How often should young fig trees be watered?
A) Constantly, to keep the soil soggy
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Only when the leaves droop
D) Never, they are drought tolerant
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is best for fig trees?
A) High nitrogen
B) High phosphorus
C) High potassium
D) Balanced, slow-release
  • 9. When should you typically fertilize a fig tree?
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Fall
  • 10. Why is pruning important for fig trees?
A) To promote air circulation and fruit production
B) To stunt growth
C) To prevent fruiting
D) Because it isn't important.
  • 11. When is the best time to prune fig trees?
A) Late winter/early spring, before new growth
B) Late fall
C) Mid-winter
D) Mid-summer
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinching off new shoots?
A) To make the tree more aesthetically pleasing
B) To stunt the growth of the tree
C) To prevent the tree from flowering
D) To encourage fruit production on existing branches
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects fig trees?
A) Tomato hornworms
B) Cabbage worms
C) Fig mites
D) Aphids
  • 14. How can you protect fig trees from frost damage?
A) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets
B) Prune the tree severely
C) Water the tree heavily
D) Apply fertilizer
  • 15. What is a common disease that affects fig trees?
A) Black spot
B) Fig mosaic virus
C) Powdery mildew
D) Leaf rust
  • 16. How can you prevent birds from eating your figs?
A) Removing all foliage
B) Spraying with chemicals
C) Loud noises
D) Netting
  • 17. What is a 'breba' crop?
A) Figs that are grown indoors
B) Figs that ripen in the late fall
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 soft and slightly drooping
C) When they are turning brown
D) When they are hard and green
  • 19. How should you store harvested figs?
A) At room temperature
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
D) In the freezer
  • 20. What is the best way to propagate fig trees?
A) Cuttings
B) Seeds
C) Grafting
D) Air layering
  • 21. What is the name of the small hole at the bottom of a fig?
A) Stomata
B) Lenticel
C) Petiole
D) Ostiole
  • 22. What type of pollination do common fig varieties require?
A) They are parthenocarpic (do not require pollination)
B) Insect pollination
C) Hand pollination
D) Wind 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) Drying figs to preserve them
B) Freezing figs
C) Pickling figs
D) Cooking figs in syrup
  • 25. What is a potential benefit of growing figs in containers?
A) Easier to move indoors during cold weather
B) Increased fruit yield
C) Reduced risk of pests and diseases
D) Faster growth rate
  • 26. Why are fig trees sometimes wrapped in insulation?
A) To prevent sunburn
B) To promote faster growth
C) To deter pests
D) To protect against frost damage in colder climates
  • 27. What is 'stratification' when referring to fig seeds?
A) Soaking seeds in water
B) Dusting seeds with fungicide
C) Subjecting seeds to cold temperatures to break dormancy
D) Scarifying seeds
  • 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) Wrapping food for grilling or steaming
B) Fertilizing
C) Composting
D) Making tea
  • 30. What is caprification?
A) A method of pruning fig trees
B) A specific type of pollination required by Smyrna figs
C) A disease that affects fig trees
D) A type of fig fertilizer
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