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How to Cultivate Wild Strawberries - Test
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  • 1. What type of sunlight do wild strawberries prefer?
A) Full sun
B) Partial shade
C) Full shade
D) Direct sunlight
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for wild strawberries?
A) 5.5-6.5
B) 6.5-7.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 7.0-8.0
  • 3. How should you prepare the soil before planting wild strawberries?
A) Amend with compost and well-rotted manure
B) Add lime
C) Add fertilizer
D) Leave it as is
  • 4. What is the best time of year to plant wild strawberries?
A) Late winter
B) Early spring or fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Any time of year
  • 5. How far apart should wild strawberry plants be spaced?
A) 1 foot
B) 1-2 inches
C) 6-12 inches
D) 2-3 feet
  • 6. What is the best way to water wild strawberries?
A) Overhead watering
B) At the base of the plant
C) Watering every day
D) Watering only when dry
  • 7. What is a common pest that affects wild strawberries?
A) Ladybugs
B) Ants
C) Slugs and snails
D) Bees
  • 8. How can you protect wild strawberries from birds?
A) Ignoring them
B) Netting
C) Loud noises
D) Spraying with pesticides
  • 9. When do wild strawberries typically produce fruit?
A) All year round
B) Late spring to early summer
C) Fall
D) Winter
  • 10. How do you know when wild strawberries are ripe?
A) They are deep red and easily detach from the stem
B) They are green
C) They are hard
D) They are yellow
  • 11. What is the primary method of propagation for wild strawberries?
A) Runners
B) Cuttings
C) Grafting
D) Seeds only
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is best for wild strawberries?
A) Weed and feed
B) No fertilizer needed
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) Balanced organic fertilizer
  • 13. What is the botanical name for wild strawberry?
A) Fragaria vesca
B) Vaccinium corymbosum
C) Fragaria ananassa
D) Rubus idaeus
  • 14. Why is good drainage important for wild strawberries?
A) To promote rapid growth
B) To attract beneficial insects
C) To retain water
D) To prevent root rot
  • 15. What is the recommended mulching material for wild strawberries?
A) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Plastic
D) Straw or wood chips
  • 16. What is the purpose of mulching wild strawberries?
A) Retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect fruit
B) Prevent drainage
C) Attract pests
D) Heat the soil
  • 17. Should you remove the runners from wild strawberries?
A) Remove them in the winter
B) Always remove them
C) Never remove them
D) It depends on if you want more plants or larger fruit
  • 18. How deep should you plant wild strawberry crowns?
A) Very deep
B) Completely buried
C) Exposed above the soil
D) At soil level
  • 19. What is one benefit of growing wild strawberries?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Grows very tall
C) Requires no maintenance
D) Repels insects
  • 20. How often should you fertilize wild strawberries?
A) Every month
B) Every week
C) Once in early spring
D) Multiple times a year
  • 21. What is the flavor of wild strawberries generally described as?
A) Bitter
B) Bland
C) Intense and sweet
D) Sour
  • 22. What type of container is suitable for growing wild strawberries?
A) Any container is suitable
B) A very large container
C) A sealed container
D) Hanging basket or pot
  • 23. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Red leaves
C) Rapid growth
D) Drought
  • 24. What should you do with dead or diseased leaves on wild strawberry plants?
A) Spray them with pesticide
B) Remove them immediately
C) Bury them
D) Leave them as fertilizer
  • 25. What is the benefit of growing wild strawberries from seed?
A) Larger fruit size
B) Faster fruiting
C) Easier to propagate
D) Increased genetic diversity
  • 26. How can you tell the difference between wild and cultivated strawberries?
A) Wild strawberries are larger
B) Cultivated strawberries are redder
C) Wild strawberries are smaller and more flavorful
D) There is no difference
  • 27. What is a potential problem with growing wild strawberries near cultivated strawberries?
A) Wild strawberries will kill cultivated strawberries
B) Cross-pollination can alter the characteristics of both
C) They will compete for resources
D) They will enhance each other's growth
  • 28. What is a common use for wild strawberries besides eating them fresh?
A) Making rope
B) Jams and preserves
C) Fuel
D) Building materials
  • 29. Why should you avoid planting wild strawberries near tomatoes, peppers, or eggplant?
A) They shade each other
B) They compete for nutrients
C) They can spread Verticillium wilt
D) They attract the same pests
  • 30. What is the best way to harvest wild strawberries?
A) Shake the plant
B) Pull the entire plant
C) Gently pull them off the stem
D) Cut them with scissors
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