How to Cultivate Pineapples
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing pineapples?
A) Tropical and subtropical
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 2. What is the optimal soil pH for pineapple cultivation?
A) 7.0 - 8.5
B) 8.5 - 9.5
C) 3.0 - 4.0
D) 4.5 - 6.5
  • 3. Pineapples are typically propagated from which part of the plant?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Crown, slips, or suckers
D) Seeds
  • 4. What is a 'slip' in pineapple cultivation?
A) A soil amendment
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A disease affecting pineapples
D) A shoot that grows from the fruit stalk
  • 5. How much sunlight do pineapples need daily?
A) At least 6 hours
B) 4 hours
C) No sunlight
D) 2 hours
  • 6. What type of soil is best for pineapple growth?
A) Well-drained, sandy loam
B) Heavy clay soil
C) Silty soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for pineapple growth?
A) -4°F to 14°F (-20°C to -10°C)
B) 32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C)
C) 100°F to 120°F (38°C to 49°C)
D) 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C)
  • 8. What is the benefit of mulching pineapple plants?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Adds nitrogen to the soil
D) Prevents root growth
  • 9. How often should you water pineapple plants?
A) Never
B) Daily
C) When the top inch of soil is dry
D) Every other day
  • 10. What nutrient is most important for pineapple fruit development?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Phosphorus
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects pineapple plants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Bees
D) Mealybugs
  • 12. What is the best way to control weeds around pineapple plants?
A) Flooding the area
B) Hand weeding or mulching
C) Ignoring them
D) Planting more pineapples
  • 13. What is the typical time from planting to harvest for pineapples?
A) 1 month
B) 3-5 years
C) 3-6 months
D) 12-18 months
  • 14. How do you know when a pineapple is ripe?
A) The fruit has a golden color and a fragrant aroma
B) The fruit is completely green
C) The fruit is mushy
D) The fruit is hard and firm
  • 15. What is the recommended planting depth for pineapple crowns?
A) Planting the crown upside down
B) Halfway up the crown
C) Just deep enough to cover the base of the crown
D) Completely burying the crown
  • 16. Which fertilizer ratio is generally recommended for pineapples?
A) Equal parts NPK
B) Nitrogen-Potassium heavy
C) No fertilizer needed
D) Phosphorus-heavy
  • 17. What can be used to induce flowering in pineapples?
A) Neem oil
B) Ethephon
C) Glyphosate
D) Vinegar
  • 18. What is the term for the small plantlets that grow from the base of the pineapple plant?
A) Suckers
B) Crowns
C) Slips
D) Roots
  • 19. What is a common fungal disease affecting pineapples?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Rust
C) Heart rot
D) Black spot
  • 20. What method is commonly used for large-scale pineapple farming?
A) Container planting
B) Hydroponics
C) Bed planting
D) Aquaponics
  • 21. Why is good drainage crucial for pineapple cultivation?
A) To attract beneficial insects
B) To encourage fast growth
C) To prevent root rot
D) To increase soil pH
  • 22. Where does the majority of a pineapple plant's water absorption occur?
A) Through the stem
B) Through the fruit
C) Through the leaves
D) Through the roots
  • 23. What type of irrigation is most efficient for pineapple farms?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Manual watering
  • 24. Which country is the largest producer of pineapples?
A) Philippines
B) India
C) Brazil
D) Costa Rica
  • 25. What is the purpose of 'forcing' pineapples?
A) To induce flowering at a specific time
B) To prevent pests and diseases
C) To increase the size of the fruit
D) To improve the taste of the fruit
  • 26. What type of fertilizer should be avoided with pineapples?
A) Fertilizer with high nitrogen content
B) Fertilizer with high chloride content
C) Organic fertilizer
D) Fertilizer with high potassium content
  • 27. What is the best time of year to plant pineapples in a subtropical climate?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
  • 28. What should be done to prevent sunburn on pineapples in hot climates?
A) Remove the leaves
B) Apply more fertilizer
C) Water more frequently
D) Provide shade or use a shade cloth
  • 29. What does 'ratooning' refer to in pineapple cultivation?
A) Planting pineapples in rows
B) Pruning the pineapple plant
C) Allowing suckers to grow after harvesting a pineapple
D) Adding fertilizer
  • 30. What is a major advantage of using black plastic mulch for pineapple cultivation?
A) Increasing soil pH
B) Preventing fungal diseases
C) Soil warming and weed control
D) Attracting pollinators
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