How to Cultivate Apples
  • 1. What is the ideal pH range for apple tree soil?
A) 4.5-5.5
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common apple rootstock?
A) M.9
B) Kentucky Blue
C) MM.111
D) M.26
  • 3. When is the best time to prune apple trees for structural shaping?
A) Anytime
B) Mid-Summer
C) Late Winter/Early Spring
D) Early Fall
  • 4. What is a common pest that affects apple trees?
A) Apple Maggot
B) Earthworm
C) Praying Mantis
D) Ladybug
  • 5. Which of these diseases commonly affects apple trees?
A) Rose Black Spot
B) Powdery Mildew (general)
C) Apple Scab
D) Tomato Blight
  • 6. What is the purpose of thinning apple fruit?
A) To prevent diseases
B) To make the tree look neater
C) To improve fruit size and quality
D) To attract pollinators
  • 7. What is the most common method of propagating apple trees?
A) Cuttings
B) Seed
C) Layering
D) Grafting
  • 8. Why are apple trees often grafted?
A) To make them grow faster
B) To prevent pest infestations
C) To make them easier to transplant
D) To ensure desired fruit characteristics
  • 9. What is the chilling requirement for apple trees?
A) The amount of water needed per week
B) The amount of sunlight required per day
C) The number of hours below a certain temperature
D) The amount of fertilizer needed per year
  • 10. Why is pollination important for apple trees?
A) To produce fruit
B) To keep the tree alive
C) To make the tree grow taller
D) To prevent diseases
  • 11. What is a good organic fertilizer for apple trees?
A) Compost
B) Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer
C) Bleach
D) Motor Oil
  • 12. What does 'biennial bearing' mean in apple trees?
A) Bearing heavily one year and lightly the next
B) Bearing only red apples
C) Bearing fruit twice a year
D) Bearing only green apples
  • 13. What is the benefit of using mulch around apple trees?
A) Deters birds
B) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Attracts beneficial insects
D) Increases soil pH
  • 14. When is the typical apple harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Winter
B) Early Summer
C) Late Summer/Fall
D) Spring
  • 15. What type of pruning cut encourages new growth?
A) Bench Cut
B) Heading Cut
C) Thinning Cut
D) Base Cut
  • 16. What is the purpose of dormant oil spray?
A) To fertilize the tree
B) To stimulate spring growth
C) To control overwintering pests
D) To prevent sunburn
  • 17. Which of the following apple varieties is known for its disease resistance?
A) Liberty
B) Fuji
C) Red Delicious
D) Gala
  • 18. What is the benefit of espalier training?
A) Faster fruit production
B) Space saving and ornamental value
C) Increased disease resistance
D) Easier pollination
  • 19. What is the most important factor to consider when selecting an apple variety?
A) Fruit size
B) Fruit sweetness
C) Fruit color
D) Climate compatibility
  • 20. What tool is best for removing suckers from an apple tree?
A) Lawn Mower
B) Pruning Shears
C) Tractor
D) Axe
  • 21. What does 'girdling' refer to?
A) A method of pest control
B) The process of thinning fruit
C) Damage to the trunk that interrupts nutrient flow
D) A type of pruning cut
  • 22. Why is it important to remove dead or diseased branches?
A) To make the tree look neater
B) To increase fruit production
C) To prevent spread of disease
D) To attract pollinators
  • 23. Which of these is a sign of over-watering an apple tree?
A) Rapid growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Curling leaves
D) Increased fruit size
  • 24. What is the best way to protect young apple trees from rabbits?
A) Tree guards or fencing
B) Poison
C) Loud noises
D) Spraying with water
  • 25. What is the purpose of staking a young apple tree?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To prevent disease
C) To increase fruit size
D) To provide support and promote upright growth
  • 26. Which type of apple tree typically requires a pollinator?
A) Self-pollinating varieties
B) Dwarf varieties
C) Self-incompatible varieties
D) Heirloom varieties
  • 27. How can you tell if an apple is ripe and ready to pick?
A) It is bright green
B) It is very hard
C) It separates easily from the spur
D) It falls off the tree easily
  • 28. What is the benefit of adding lime to the soil?
A) To raise the pH of acidic soil
B) To kill weeds
C) To add nitrogen to the soil
D) To lower the pH of alkaline soil
  • 29. What is 'fire blight'?
A) A type of pruning technique
B) A type of apple variety
C) A bacterial disease affecting apples
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 30. What is the minimum number of hours of sunlight apple trees need per day?
A) 4-6 hours
B) 10-12 hours
C) 2-4 hours
D) 6-8 hours
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