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