How to Cultivate Strawberries
  • 1. What is the ideal pH level for strawberry plants?
A) 5.5 - 6.5
B) 4.0 - 5.0
C) 7.0 - 8.0
D) 6.5 - 7.5
  • 2. What type of soil is best for strawberries?
A) Clay soil
B) Well-drained, loamy soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Rocky soil
  • 3. How much sunlight do strawberries need daily?
A) Less than 2 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 4-6 hours
D) 6-8 hours
  • 4. What is a common method of strawberry propagation?
A) Cuttings
B) Seeds
C) Grafting
D) Runners
  • 5. What is the best time of day to water strawberry plants?
A) Early morning
B) Evening
C) Late afternoon
D) Midday
  • 6. Which type of strawberry produces one large crop per season?
A) Day-neutral
B) Alpine
C) June-bearing
D) Everbearing
  • 7. How often should you fertilize strawberry plants?
A) Every 4-6 weeks
B) Never
C) Every week
D) Once a year
  • 8. What is the purpose of mulching strawberry plants?
A) Weed control and moisture retention
B) Soil compaction
C) Pest attraction
D) Preventing sunlight
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects strawberry plants?
A) Slugs
B) Bees
C) Earthworms
D) Ladybugs
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects strawberry plants?
A) Gray mold
B) Powdery mildew (on other plants)
C) Sunburn
D) Rust
  • 11. How deep should you plant strawberry crowns?
A) Crown buried
B) Crown exposed
C) Crown at soil level
D) Doesn't matter
  • 12. What is the benefit of removing runners from everbearing strawberries?
A) Weakens the plant
B) Decreases fruit production
C) Prevents flowering
D) Increases fruit production
  • 13. What is the ideal spacing between strawberry plants?
A) 3-6 feet
B) Immediately next to each other
C) 12-18 inches
D) 2-4 inches
  • 14. When is the best time to plant strawberry plants?
A) Mid-summer
B) Early spring or fall
C) Late winter
D) Any time of year
  • 15. What is the purpose of covering strawberry plants in winter?
A) Protect from frost
B) Encourage growth
C) Attract pollinators
D) Dry them out
  • 16. What is companion planting?
A) Planting beneficial plants nearby
B) Only planting strawberries
C) Planting weeds nearby
D) Ignoring other plants
  • 17. Which of these is a good companion plant for strawberries?
A) Fennel
B) Mint
C) Cabbage
D) Borage
  • 18. How do you prevent bird damage to strawberries?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Using poison
C) Planting more strawberries
D) Netting
  • 19. What is 'strawberry foot rot'?
A) Sun damage
B) A pest infestation
C) A nutrient deficiency
D) A fungal disease affecting roots
  • 20. What does 'deadheading' mean for strawberries?
A) Pruning branches
B) Removing the roots
C) Transplanting seedlings
D) Removing dead leaves
  • 21. Why should you remove the first blossoms of everbearing strawberries?
A) To get an earlier harvest.
B) To prevent pest infestation.
C) To attract pollinators.
D) To encourage stronger plant growth.
  • 22. What is the best way to harvest strawberries?
A) Cut the berry with scissors.
B) Shake the plant to dislodge ripe berries.
C) Pinch the stem above the berry.
D) Pull the berry straight off the plant.
  • 23. What is the advantage of growing strawberries in raised beds?
A) Decreased air circulation.
B) Improved drainage.
C) Reduced sunlight exposure.
D) Increased risk of pest infestation.
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for strawberries?
A) High-phosphorus fertilizer
B) High-potassium fertilizer
C) Balanced NPK fertilizer
D) High-nitrogen fertilizer
  • 25. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Nickel, Plutonium, Potassium
B) Nitrogen, Plutonium, Potassium
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D) Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 26. What should you do with old strawberry plants after 3-4 years?
A) Fertilize them more heavily.
B) Prune them severely.
C) Replace them with new plants.
D) Leave them indefinitely.
  • 27. What is the benefit of crop rotation?
A) Attracts more pests.
B) Prevents soil depletion and disease buildup.
C) Encourages weed growth.
D) Reduces the need for fertilizer.
  • 28. Which of these is NOT a way to prevent frost damage?
A) Covering plants with fabric.
B) Watering during the day.
C) Moving plants indoors (if possible).
D) Using sprinkler irrigation.
  • 29. How often should you check your strawberry plants for pests and diseases?
A) Never.
B) Regularly (at least weekly).
C) Only when you see obvious problems.
D) Only during harvest season.
  • 30. What does 'hardening off' strawberry seedlings mean?
A) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions.
B) Exposing them to extreme temperatures.
C) Immediately planting them in the ground.
D) Keeping them indoors permanently.
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