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How to Cultivate Surinam Cherries
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the botanical name for Surinam Cherry?
A) Eugenia uniflora
B) Prunus avium
C) Malpighia emarginata
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. In which climate zone do Surinam Cherries typically thrive?
A) Tropical and subtropical
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Desert
  • 3. What type of soil is best for Surinam Cherries?
A) Well-draining soil
B) Pure sand
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Silty soil
  • 4. What is the optimal pH level for Surinam Cherry soil?
A) 7.5-8.0
B) 4.0-4.5
C) 6.0-6.5
D) 8.5-9.0
  • 5. How much sunlight do Surinam Cherries need?
A) Full shade
B) Only artificial light
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Very little sunlight
  • 6. How often should young Surinam Cherry trees be watered?
A) Regularly, keeping soil moist
B) Once a month
C) Only when completely dry
D) Never, they are drought resistant
  • 7. What is the best method for propagating Surinam Cherries?
A) Seeds or cuttings
B) Air layering only
C) Grafting only
D) Bulbs
  • 8. When is the typical harvesting season for Surinam Cherries?
A) Winter only
B) Harvested year-round
C) Autumn only
D) Varies, often spring and summer
  • 9. What color are ripe Surinam Cherries?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Deep red to almost black
D) Yellow
  • 10. How can you tell if a Surinam Cherry is ripe?
A) Deep color and slightly soft to the touch
B) Hard and green
C) Dry and shriveled
D) Small and yellow
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects Surinam Cherries?
A) Bees
B) Earthworms
C) Aphids
D) Ladybugs
  • 12. How can aphids be controlled on Surinam Cherry trees?
A) Salt water
B) Insecticidal soap or neem oil
C) Bleach
D) Gasoline
  • 13. What is a common disease that can affect Surinam Cherries?
A) Anthracnose
B) Common Cold
C) Measles
D) COVID-19
  • 14. How often should Surinam Cherry trees be fertilized?
A) Never
B) 2-3 times per year
C) Once a month
D) Every day
  • 15. What type of fertilizer is recommended for Surinam Cherries?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) Just compost
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 16. Why is pruning important for Surinam Cherry trees?
A) To shape the tree and improve air circulation
B) To stop fruit production
C) To kill the tree
D) Pruning is not necessary
  • 17. When is the best time to prune Surinam Cherry trees?
A) After fruiting
B) During fruiting
C) Winter
D) During flowering
  • 18. How long does it take for Surinam Cherry trees to bear fruit?
A) 2-3 years
B) Never
C) 10-15 years
D) 5-7 years
  • 19. Can Surinam Cherries be grown in containers?
A) Only hydroponically
B) Yes
C) Only in greenhouses
D) No
  • 20. What size container is recommended for growing Surinam Cherries?
A) Any size container
B) Medium sized container (5 gallons)
C) Small cup
D) Large container (at least 15 gallons)
  • 21. What should be used as drainage material when container growing?
A) Nothing
B) Newspaper
C) Plastic wrap
D) Gravel or broken pottery
  • 22. Are Surinam Cherries self-pollinating?
A) They don't produce fruit
B) Only if hand pollinated
C) No, they require a pollinator
D) Yes, but cross-pollination improves yield
  • 23. How can you protect Surinam Cherries from birds?
A) Netting
B) Ignore them
C) Loud music
D) Poison
  • 24. What is a common use for Surinam Cherries?
A) Jams and jellies
B) Animal feed
C) Building materials
D) Fuel
  • 25. Are Surinam Cherry leaves edible?
A) Only in small quantities
B) No
C) Only when cooked
D) Yes, they are a delicacy
  • 26. What benefit do Surinam Cherry trees provide to the environment?
A) Deplete the soil
B) Attract pollinators
C) Release toxins
D) Nothing
  • 27. Which continent is the Surinam Cherry native to?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Asia
  • 28. What is the taste of Surinam Cherries often described as?
A) Savory
B) Extremely bitter
C) Bland
D) Sweet-tart
  • 29. What does 'uniflora' refer to in the botanical name?
A) Single flower
B) No flower
C) Red flower
D) Many flowers
  • 30. What is the approximate size of a mature Surinam Cherry tree?
A) Up to 25 feet
B) Up to 100 feet
C) Up to 50 feet
D) Up to 5 feet
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