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