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