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How to Cultivate Quinces
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best for growing quinces?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Tropical
D) Temperate
  • 2. What type of soil drainage is essential for quinces?
A) Compacted
B) Well-drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Poorly-drained
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a common quince variety?
A) Smyrna
B) Granny Smith
C) Pineapple
D) Orange
  • 4. What is the ideal pH range for quince soil?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 5. How should quince trees be pruned?
A) Espalier
B) Central leader
C) Pollarding
D) Open center
  • 6. What is a common pest that affects quince trees?
A) Ladybug
B) Codling moth
C) Praying mantis
D) Earthworm
  • 7. How often should quince trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Regularly
B) Only when flowering
C) Rarely
D) Never
  • 8. What is a common disease affecting quince trees?
A) Powdery mildew (less common)
B) Anthracnose
C) Black spot
D) Fire blight
  • 9. When is the typical harvest time for quinces?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 10. What is the best way to propagate quince trees?
A) Cuttings
B) Air layering
C) Grafting
D) Direct seeding
  • 11. Why are quince trees often grafted?
A) To improve fruit quality
B) To prevent disease
C) To avoid pollination
D) To increase tree size
  • 12. What is the approximate spacing needed between quince trees when planting?
A) 15-20 feet
B) 30-40 feet
C) 8-10 feet
D) 3-5 feet
  • 13. What is the primary use of quince fruit?
A) Animal feed
B) Raw consumption
C) Juice production
D) Preserves and jellies
  • 14. What is the benefit of adding lime to the soil before planting quince?
A) Decreases drainage
B) Decreases soil pH
C) Increases drainage
D) Increases soil pH
  • 15. What is the best type of fertilizer for quince trees?
A) High potassium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 16. How long does it typically take for a quince tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 1 year
B) 6-10 years
C) 10+ years
D) 3-5 years
  • 17. What color should quinces be when they are ripe?
A) Golden yellow
B) Green
C) Brown
D) Red
  • 18. What is the term for removing suckers from the base of a quince tree?
A) Hedging
B) Topping
C) Suckering
D) Pruning
  • 19. Which of these is a sign of overwatering a quince tree?
A) Abundant flowering
B) Dark green leaves
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Rapid growth
  • 20. What is the main goal of winter pruning for quince trees?
A) Encourage flowering
B) Shape the tree
C) Prevent disease
D) Thin out fruit
  • 21. What nutrient deficiency is indicated by yellowing between the veins of quince leaves?
A) Iron deficiency
B) Potassium deficiency
C) Nitrogen deficiency
D) Phosphorus deficiency
  • 22. What material can be used to mulch around quince trees?
A) Wood chips
B) Plastic sheeting
C) Sand
D) Gravel
  • 23. How does mulching benefit quince trees?
A) Acidifies the soil
B) Attracts pests
C) Increases evaporation
D) Retains moisture
  • 24. What kind of container is best when planting a quince in a container?
A) Large with drainage
B) Shallow with drainage
C) Small without drainage
D) Clay pot without drainage
  • 25. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a quince tree?
A) Decrease yield
B) Prevent flowering
C) Attract pests
D) Increase fruit size
  • 26. What is a common pollinator for quince trees?
A) Wind
B) Rain
C) Bees
D) Birds
  • 27. What is the best way to store harvested quinces?
A) In water
B) Warm, humid place
C) In direct sunlight
D) Cool, dry place
  • 28. What is the minimum chill hours requirement for many quince varieties?
A) 800-1000 hours
B) 200-500 hours
C) 0 hours
D) 1200+ hours
  • 29. Why is it important to remove dead or diseased branches from a quince tree?
A) Encourage flowering
B) Improve tree aesthetics
C) Prevent spread of disease
D) Increase fruit yield
  • 30. What is the botanical name for quince?
A) Malus domestica
B) Ficus carica
C) Cydonia oblonga
D) Prunus avium
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