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