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