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