How to Cultivate Pears
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for pear trees?
A) 5.0 - 6.0
B) 7.0 - 8.0
C) 6.0 - 7.0
D) 4.0 - 5.0
  • 2. Which type of pear tree is generally considered more disease resistant?
A) Asian Pear
B) Hybrid Pear
C) European Pear
D) All Pears are equally disease prone
  • 3. What is the primary reason for thinning pear fruits?
A) To decrease water requirements
B) To attract more pollinators
C) To prevent the tree from growing too tall
D) To improve fruit size and quality
  • 4. When is the best time to prune pear trees?
A) Mid-Summer
B) Late Autumn
C) Anytime
D) Late Winter/Early Spring
  • 5. What is a common method of propagating pear trees?
A) Grafting
B) Direct Seeding
C) Root Cuttings
D) Leaf Cuttings
  • 6. What is the purpose of dormant oil spray?
A) To control overwintering pests
B) To fertilize the tree
C) To encourage early blooming
D) To ripen the fruit faster
  • 7. Which nutrient is most important for fruit development in pears?
A) Phosphorus
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
  • 8. How often should young pear trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Never, they are drought tolerant
C) Only when the leaves wilt
D) Once a month
  • 9. What is the best way to protect pear trees from frost damage during bloom?
A) Apply fertilizer
B) Prune the tree heavily
C) Water the tree heavily
D) Cover the tree with a frost blanket
  • 10. Fire blight is a common disease affecting pear trees. What type of pathogen causes it?
A) Bacteria
B) Nematode
C) Fungus
D) Virus
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a well-cared-for pear tree?
A) 50-75 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 10-20 years
D) 100+ years
  • 12. Why are cross-pollination partners often necessary for pear trees?
A) To prevent disease
B) Many varieties are self-infertile
C) To speed up the ripening process
D) To increase the size of the tree
  • 13. Which of these is a common pear tree pest?
A) Ladybug
B) Codling Moth
C) Praying Mantis
D) Earthworm
  • 14. What does 'scion' refer to in grafting pear trees?
A) The grafting wax
B) The rootstock of the grafted plant
C) The top portion of the grafted plant
D) The grafting tool
  • 15. How does mulching benefit pear trees?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Increases soil pH
C) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Repels birds
  • 16. What is the ideal spacing between pear trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 5-10 feet
C) 15-20 feet
D) 2-3 feet
  • 17. When do most pear varieties typically ripen?
A) Early Spring
B) Mid-Winter
C) Late Spring
D) Late Summer/Early Fall
  • 18. What is 'fruit set' in pear cultivation?
A) The planting of a pear tree
B) The fertilization of a pear tree
C) The development of fruit after pollination
D) The pruning of a pear tree
  • 19. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for young pear trees?
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer
B) No fertilizer needed
C) High-phosphorus fertilizer
D) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10)
  • 20. What is the purpose of a central leader pruning system?
A) To establish a strong central trunk
B) To create a weeping shape
C) To encourage multiple trunks
D) To minimize fruit production
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a sign of overwatering a pear tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Stunted growth
C) Leaf drop
D) Root rot
  • 22. Which of the following is a common symptom of pear scab?
A) Olive-green spots on leaves and fruit
B) Swollen trunk
C) Yellowing of leaves
D) Wilting of branches
  • 23. Why are pear trees often trained onto a trellis?
A) To increase water uptake
B) To protect from wind damage
C) To prevent root rot
D) To improve sunlight exposure and air circulation
  • 24. What is the benefit of planting a dwarf or semi-dwarf pear tree?
A) Easier to manage and harvest fruit
B) Longer lifespan
C) Higher fruit yield
D) Greater disease resistance
  • 25. How can you protect pear fruit from bird damage?
A) Fertilizing the tree more
B) Netting
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Pruning heavily
  • 26. What does it mean when a pear is 'hard ripe'?
A) Rotten and inedible
B) Overripe and mushy
C) Mature but not yet soft and ready to eat
D) Underripe and sour
  • 27. What should be done with fallen pear leaves to prevent disease spread?
A) Leave them as mulch
B) Bury them
C) Use them for compost
D) Remove and destroy them
  • 28. Which of the following is a method of controlling codling moths in pear trees?
A) Applying fertilizer
B) Planting companion herbs
C) Pheromone traps
D) Watering more frequently
  • 29. What is the role of bees in pear tree cultivation?
A) Pollination
B) Fertilization
C) Water distribution
D) Pest control
  • 30. Which pear variety is known for its buttery texture?
A) Bartlett
B) Bosc
C) Comice
D) Anjou
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