How to Cultivate Peaches
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing peaches?
A) Arid desert
B) Arctic tundra
C) Warm temperate
D) Tropical rainforest
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for peach trees?
A) Sandy soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Well-drained loam
D) Heavy clay
  • 3. What is the optimal soil pH for peach trees?
A) 8.5-9.0
B) 7.5-8.0
C) 4.0-4.5
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 4. When is the best time to plant peach trees?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late winter/early spring
C) Late autumn
D) Any time of year
  • 5. How much sunlight do peach trees need daily?
A) 2 hours
B) At least 6 hours
C) No direct sunlight
D) 4 hours
  • 6. What is the primary reason for pruning peach trees?
A) To increase fruit production
B) To prevent leaf drop
C) To discourage growth
D) To make the tree look neater
  • 7. What is the 'open center' pruning technique?
A) Leaving the center of the tree completely unpruned
B) Creating a vase shape with an open center for sunlight penetration
C) Pruning only the upper branches
D) Pruning only the lower branches
  • 8. Why is thinning peaches important?
A) To make the tree taller
B) To improve fruit size and quality
C) To decrease fruit production
D) To prevent flowering
  • 9. When should peaches be thinned?
A) Just before harvest
B) During the winter months
C) Immediately after planting
D) 30-45 days after bloom
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects peach trees?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Peach borers
D) Praying mantis
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects peach trees?
A) Peach leaf curl
B) Tomato blight
C) Rose black spot
D) Powdery mildew on roses
  • 12. How can peach leaf curl be prevented?
A) Applying a fungicide in late fall or early spring
B) Ignoring the problem
C) Watering the tree excessively
D) Planting the tree in a shady location
  • 13. What is the purpose of dormant oil sprays?
A) To fertilize the tree
B) To encourage flowering
C) To control overwintering pests
D) To prevent sunburn
  • 14. How often should peach trees be fertilized?
A) Every five years
B) Never
C) Every month
D) Annually
  • 15. What type of fertilizer is typically used for peach trees?
A) High potassium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10)
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 16. How can you tell when a peach is ripe?
A) The peach is still hard
B) The peach falls off the tree easily
C) The background color changes from green to yellow or red
D) The peach is completely green
  • 17. How should ripe peaches be harvested?
A) Gently twist and pull the peach from the tree
B) Shake the tree to make the peaches fall
C) Leave the peaches on the tree until they rot
D) Cut the peaches from the tree with a knife
  • 18. What is the chilling requirement for peach trees?
A) The number of hours below 45°F required for proper bud break
B) The amount of sunlight the tree needs
C) The number of hours above 90°F required for fruit ripening
D) The amount of water the tree needs
  • 19. What happens if a peach tree doesn't get enough chill hours?
A) Larger fruit production
B) Early bud break
C) Delayed or erratic bud break
D) No fruit production
  • 20. What is grafting?
A) Removing unwanted branches
B) Adding fertilizer to the soil
C) Joining two plants to grow as one
D) Spraying pesticides on the tree
  • 21. What is the purpose of grafting peach trees?
A) To prevent disease
B) To make the tree grow faster
C) To combine desirable traits from different varieties
D) To change the color of the fruit
  • 22. What is 'budding' in peach cultivation?
A) A type of grafting using a single bud
B) A method of fertilizing the tree
C) A way to prevent pests
D) A method of thinning fruit
  • 23. How can you protect peach trees from frost damage in spring?
A) Covering the tree with blankets or using sprinklers
B) Pruning the tree heavily
C) Applying fertilizer
D) Ignoring the frost
  • 24. What is the benefit of mulching around peach trees?
A) Prevents root growth
B) Dries out the soil
C) Attracts pests
D) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 25. What is the best type of mulch to use around peach trees?
A) Concrete
B) Plastic mulch
C) Organic mulch like wood chips or straw
D) Gravel
  • 26. How often should peach trees be watered?
A) Never
B) Once a month
C) Only when it rains
D) Regularly, especially during dry periods
  • 27. What does it mean if a peach tree is 'self-fruitful'?
A) It can be pollinated by its own pollen
B) It is resistant to all diseases
C) It requires another tree for pollination
D) It doesn't produce fruit
  • 28. What should you do with dropped peaches that are rotting on the ground?
A) Ignore them
B) Leave them to decompose and fertilize the tree
C) Remove and dispose of them to prevent disease spread
D) Bury them near the tree's roots
  • 29. Which of the following is a benefit of growing your own peaches?
A) You have control over the use of pesticides and fertilizers
B) It is always cheaper than buying peaches at the store
C) It requires no maintenance or effort
D) You are guaranteed a perfect harvest every year
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