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How to Cultivate Loquats
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing loquats?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Desert and arid
C) Arctic and alpine
D) Subtropical and warm temperate
  • 2. What type of soil drainage do loquats prefer?
A) Poorly drained
B) Waterlogged
C) Clay-heavy
D) Well-drained
  • 3. What is the ideal pH range for loquat soil?
A) 9.0-10.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do loquats need?
A) Partial shade
B) Dappled sunlight
C) Full sun
D) Full shade
  • 5. When is the typical loquat harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 6. How are loquats typically propagated?
A) Seed or grafting
B) Air layering only
C) Leaf cuttings
D) Root division
  • 7. Which of these is a common pest of loquats?
A) Fruit flies
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Honeybees
  • 8. What is the main disease that affects Loquats?
A) Fire blight
B) Powdery mildew
C) Black spot
D) Rust
  • 9. How often should young loquat trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Only when the leaves wilt
C) Never, they are drought tolerant
D) Once a month
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is suitable for loquats?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 11. Why is pruning important for loquat trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To increase susceptibility to disease
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To make the tree look more aesthetically pleasing only
  • 12. What is the optimal spacing between loquat trees when planting in an orchard?
A) 8-10 feet
B) 30-40 feet
C) 15-20 feet
D) 3-5 feet
  • 13. What is the most common use for loquat fruit?
A) Eating fresh
B) Animal feed
C) Building materials
D) Making fertilizer
  • 14. Loquats are a good source of what nutrient?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin A
  • 15. What is the scientific name of the loquat tree?
A) Malus domestica
B) Eriobotrya japonica
C) Prunus avium
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 16. What is a benefit of mulching around loquat trees?
A) Decreases soil temperature
B) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Attracts pests
D) Promotes soil erosion
  • 17. How long does it typically take for a loquat tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 3-5 years
B) 1 year
C) 10-15 years
D) Immediately after planting
  • 18. What is the best way to protect Loquat fruit from birds?
A) Netting
B) Sprinkling pepper
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Loud noises
  • 19. What is the name of the small, brown seeds found in loquats?
A) Husks
B) Kernels
C) Cores
D) Pits
  • 20. What is the benefit of thinning Loquat fruits?
A) Larger fruit size
B) Smaller fruit size
C) Increased seed production
D) Earlier ripening
  • 21. What should you do if you see signs of fire blight on your loquat tree?
A) Apply fertilizer
B) Water the tree more often
C) Ignore the problem
D) Prune away the infected branches
  • 22. What is the best time to prune a loquat tree?
A) After harvest
B) During fruit development
C) In the winter
D) During flowering
  • 23. Besides fruit, what other parts of the loquat tree are sometimes used?
A) Roots for medicine
B) Bark for rope
C) Flowers for perfume
D) Leaves for tea
  • 24. What does 'self-fertile' mean regarding loquat trees?
A) It grows very slowly
B) It can produce fruit without another tree for pollination
C) It is immune to diseases
D) It requires two trees for pollination
  • 25. What is a sign that loquat fruit is ripe?
A) The fruit is very hard
B) The fruit is soft and easily detaches from the stem
C) The fruit is still green
D) The fruit is covered in blemishes
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use of loquats?
A) Jams and Jellies
B) Fuel source
C) Fruit salads
D) Canning
  • 27. What problem may occur in areas with late frosts?
A) Root rot
B) Flower damage
C) Leaf burn
D) Increased fruit yield
  • 28. What is the benefit of using a grafted loquat tree over a seed-grown tree?
A) Grafted trees fruit sooner
B) Seed grown trees produce larger fruit
C) Seed grown trees are more disease resistant
D) Grafted trees require less maintenance
  • 29. Loquat trees are considered what kind of tree?
A) Palm
B) Deciduous
C) Evergreen
D) Coniferous
  • 30. What is the primary method for preventing fruit fly damage to loquats?
A) Overwatering
B) Heavy fertilization
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Fruit bagging
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