How to Cultivate Persimmons
  • 1. What climate is best suited for most persimmon varieties?
A) Tropical
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for persimmons?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 8.5-9.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 3. Which propagation method is commonly used for persimmons?
A) Cuttings
B) Direct seeding
C) Grafting
D) Layering
  • 4. What is the main purpose of grafting persimmons?
A) To improve soil drainage
B) To ensure desirable fruit qualities
C) To prevent disease
D) To increase tree size rapidly
  • 5. What type of soil drainage is essential for persimmon trees?
A) Clay-heavy
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Poorly drained
  • 6. When is the best time to plant persimmon trees?
A) Late fall
B) Mid-summer
C) Anytime of year
D) Late winter or early spring
  • 7. How far apart should persimmon trees be planted?
A) 20-25 feet
B) 30-35 feet
C) 10-15 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for persimmons?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 9. How often should young persimmon trees be watered?
A) Never; they are drought-tolerant
B) Daily
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Only when leaves wilt
  • 10. What is the purpose of pruning persimmon trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To shape the tree and improve fruit production
C) To eliminate the need for staking
D) To prevent flowering
  • 11. When is the best time to prune persimmon trees?
A) Late winter or early spring, before new growth
B) Anytime of year
C) Mid-summer
D) Late fall, after harvest
  • 12. What is a common pest of persimmon trees?
A) Spider mites
B) Cabbage worms
C) Persimmon psyllid
D) Aphids
  • 13. What is a common disease of persimmon trees?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Anthracnose
C) Rust
D) Black spot
  • 14. What causes astringency in some persimmon varieties?
A) Acids
B) Sugars
C) Tannins
D) Oils
  • 15. How can astringency be reduced in persimmons?
A) Allowing fruit to soften fully or freezing
B) Washing the fruit
C) Picking fruit early
D) Applying fertilizer
  • 16. When are persimmons typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Fall
  • 17. What is a sign of ripeness in non-astringent persimmons?
A) Deep orange color
B) Firm texture
C) Small size
D) Green color
  • 18. How should persimmons be stored?
A) At room temperature for long periods
B) Frozen immediately after harvest
C) Refrigerated
D) In direct sunlight
  • 19. What is a common use for persimmon fruit?
A) Eating fresh
B) Making glue
C) Dyeing fabric
D) Fueling cars
  • 20. Which type of persimmon is best for drying?
A) Very small varieties
B) All varieties are equally good
C) Astringent varieties
D) Non-astringent varieties
  • 21. What benefit does mulching provide for persimmon trees?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Increases soil pH
C) Deters birds
D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 22. Why is staking important for young persimmon trees?
A) To provide support and prevent wind damage
B) To encourage faster growth
C) To deter pests
D) To make the tree easier to prune
  • 23. What is the chilling requirement for many persimmon varieties?
A) Extremely high chilling requirement
B) A consistent 1000 hours
C) No chilling requirement
D) Varies by variety
  • 24. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a persimmon tree?
A) To make harvesting easier
B) To attract more pollinators
C) To prevent the tree from fruiting
D) To improve fruit size and quality
  • 25. What is a 'self-fruitful' persimmon tree?
A) A tree that can produce fruit without pollination from another tree
B) A tree that only grows in full sun
C) A tree that requires constant watering
D) A tree that only produces male flowers
  • 26. What is the benefit of using a persimmon rootstock?
A) Elimination of the need for pruning
B) Improved disease resistance and adaptability
C) Increased fruit size
D) Faster fruit production
  • 27. Which of the following is a common method of protecting persimmon trees from frost?
A) Watering heavily
B) Wrapping the trunk
C) Applying fertilizer
D) Removing all the leaves
  • 28. What should be done if a persimmon tree is not producing fruit?
A) Overwater the tree
B) Apply herbicide
C) Remove the tree immediately
D) Ensure proper pollination and address any nutrient deficiencies
  • 29. Why are persimmon fruits sometimes covered with netting?
A) To help them ripen faster
B) To prevent disease
C) To keep them warm
D) To protect them from birds and other animals
  • 30. What is the main difference between American and Asian persimmon varieties?
A) Water requirements
B) Fruit size and cold hardiness
C) Pruning needs
D) Soil preference
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