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How to Cultivate Star Apples
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the star apple?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Malus domestica
C) Chrysophyllum cainito
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 2. What climate is best suited for growing star apples?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical and subtropical
C) Desert
D) Arctic
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for star apple trees?
A) 6.0-7.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 8.0-9.0
D) 9.5-10.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do star apple trees need?
A) Full shade
B) Partial shade
C) Full sun
D) Dappled sunlight
  • 5. What is a common method of propagating star apple trees?
A) Division
B) Grafting
C) Seed propagation only
D) Air layering only
  • 6. How often should young star apple trees be watered?
A) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
B) Only when the soil is completely dry
C) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
D) Once a month
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for star apple trees?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 8. When is the best time to prune star apple trees?
A) During fruiting
B) Anytime
C) After harvest
D) During flowering
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects star apple trees?
A) Scale insects
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Praying mantis
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects star apple trees?
A) Rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) Anthracnose
D) Black spot
  • 11. How long does it typically take for a grafted star apple tree to bear fruit?
A) 6-8 years
B) 10+ years
C) 3-5 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 12. What is the best way to harvest star apples?
A) By shaking the tree
B) By hand, when the fruit changes color and is slightly soft
C) By cutting the fruit off with shears
D) By waiting for the fruit to fall to the ground
  • 13. What color are the leaves of a star apple tree typically?
A) Yellow
B) Green and bronze
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 14. What is a characteristic feature of star apple fruit when cut in half?
A) Square pattern
B) No discernible pattern
C) Circular pattern
D) Star-shaped pattern
  • 15. How should star apples be stored after harvest?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a humid environment
C) At room temperature or in the refrigerator
D) In a freezer
  • 16. What is a benefit of growing star apple trees?
A) Repels all insects
B) Grows extremely quickly
C) Attractive ornamental tree
D) Requires no maintenance
  • 17. What type of soil drainage is preferred for star apple trees?
A) Extremely dry
B) Poorly drained
C) Well-drained
D) Constantly soggy
  • 18. What type of root system do star apple trees have?
A) Fibrous
B) Deep and extensive
C) Shallow
D) Taproot only
  • 19. Why is proper spacing important when planting star apple trees?
A) To limit fruit production
B) To make harvesting easier
C) To encourage root competition
D) To allow for adequate sunlight and air circulation
  • 20. What is the role of mulching around star apple trees?
A) To compact the soil
B) To reflect sunlight away from the tree
C) To attract pests
D) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • 21. What does 'thinning' fruit refer to?
A) Protecting the fruit from pests
B) Pruning branches to reduce fruit production
C) Removing some fruits to improve the size and quality of the remaining ones
D) Adding fertilizer to promote fruit growth
  • 22. Which of the following is NOT a common use of star apples?
A) Eating fresh
B) Making desserts
C) Making paper
D) Juice
  • 23. What does 'hardening off' refer to in plant cultivation?
A) Applying fertilizer to harden the stems
B) Pruning the roots to prevent them from growing too quickly
C) Gradually exposing young plants to outdoor conditions
D) Spraying plants with pesticides to protect them from pests
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is best to use after transplanting?
A) A fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium
B) Low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote root growth
C) Any fertilizer is fine.
D) High-nitrogen fertilizer to promote leafy growth
  • 25. What is the purpose of staking a young star apple tree?
A) To force it to grow in a specific direction
B) To provide support and protect it from wind damage
C) To prevent it from growing too tall
D) To attract pollinators
  • 26. How do you encourage branching?
A) Do not prune
B) Water frequently
C) Pinch the tip of new stems
D) Apply a lot of nitrogen
  • 27. What is an indicator that a star apple is ripe?
A) The fruit has a strong, sweet smell
B) The fruit changes color and becomes slightly soft to the touch
C) The fruit falls off the tree on its own
D) The fruit is still hard and green
  • 28. Why is it important to remove any weeds around the base of a star apple tree?
A) To reduce competition for nutrients and water
B) To improve the appearance of the tree
C) To increase soil temperature
D) To attract beneficial insects
  • 29. What should you do if you notice signs of a pest infestation on your star apple tree?
A) Ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own
B) Apply a strong chemical pesticide without identifying the pest
C) Immediately cut down the tree to prevent the pests from spreading
D) Identify the pest and apply an appropriate treatment, such as insecticidal soap
  • 30. What causes the star apple to have a slightly astringent taste?
A) Tannins in the skin and flesh
B) Lack of water
C) The specific rootstock
D) High sugar content
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