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How to Cultivate Sugar Apples
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing sugar apples?
A) Arctic with permafrost
B) Cold and wet
C) Temperate with high humidity
D) Warm and dry
  • 2. What type of soil is best for sugar apples?
A) Well-drained, sandy loam
B) Clay soil with poor drainage
C) Rocky soil with high alkalinity
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 3. What is the recommended pH level for sugar apple soil?
A) Above 10.0
B) 8.0 - 9.0
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 6.0 - 7.5
  • 4. How are sugar apple trees typically propagated?
A) Direct seeding
B) Grafting
C) Division
D) Air layering
  • 5. What is the best time to plant sugar apple trees?
A) Anytime, regardless of the season
B) Winter during freezing temperatures
C) Early spring or late fall
D) Mid-summer
  • 6. How much space should be between sugar apple trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 5-7 feet
  • 7. What is the main purpose of pruning sugar apple trees?
A) To stunt growth
B) To improve air circulation and fruit production
C) To prevent flowering
D) To make the tree look aesthetically pleasing only
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sugar apples?
A) No fertilizer needed
B) High phosphorus fertilizer only
C) High nitrogen fertilizer only
D) Balanced NPK fertilizer
  • 9. How often should sugar apple trees be watered?
A) Only when the leaves wilt
B) Constantly keep the soil waterlogged
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Never water them
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Mealybugs
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Honeybees
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Anthracnose
B) Root rot due to drought
C) Powdery mildew on avocados
D) Citrus greening
  • 12. How can you control pests on sugar apple trees organically?
A) Insecticidal soap
B) Using chemical pesticides excessively
C) Ignoring the infestation
D) Burning the tree
  • 13. How can you control diseases on sugar apple trees?
A) Fungicides and proper sanitation
B) Applying high nitrogen fertilizer
C) Ignoring the disease
D) Watering excessively
  • 14. How long does it typically take for a sugar apple tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) 10-15 years
B) 1 year
C) Never
D) 3-5 years
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a sugar apple is ripe?
A) The segments separate easily
B) The fruit is completely green
C) The fruit is hard and firm
D) The fruit has fallen to the ground and is bruised
  • 16. What is the proper way to harvest sugar apples?
A) Using a knife to cut the fruit while it's still unripe
B) Shaking the tree
C) Gently twist the fruit from the tree
D) Pulling the fruit forcefully
  • 17. How should sugar apples be stored after harvesting?
A) In the freezer
B) In a sealed plastic bag without ventilation
C) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate
D) Under direct sunlight
  • 18. What is the most common use for sugar apples?
A) Making furniture
B) Eating fresh
C) Fueling cars
D) Building houses
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing sugar apples?
A) Providing nutritious fruit
B) Enhancing biodiversity
C) Requires extremely cold climate
D) Source of income
  • 20. What is the importance of mulching around sugar apple trees?
A) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
B) Attracts pests
C) Dries out the soil
D) Blocks sunlight from the roots
  • 21. What type of grafting is commonly used for sugar apple?
A) Bridge grafting
B) Approach grafting
C) Thread grafting
D) Cleft grafting
  • 22. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
B) Sodium, Polonium, Potassium
C) Neon, Protactinium, Krypton
D) Nickel, Platinum, Krypton
  • 23. Why is proper drainage important for sugar apple trees?
A) Prevents root rot
B) Attracts beneficial insects
C) Increases soil salinity
D) Encourages algal growth
  • 24. Which part of the sugar apple plant is used medicinally?
A) Leaves, seeds, and fruit
B) Only the bark
C) None of the parts
D) Only the roots
  • 25. What is the role of pollination in sugar apple fruit production?
A) Irrelevant to fruit production
B) Essential for fruit set
C) Harms the fruit development
D) Only affects the color of the fruit
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering a sugar apple tree?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Increased fruit production
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 27. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a sugar apple tree?
A) To stunt the tree's growth
B) To make the tree look more attractive
C) To decrease the number of fruits
D) To improve the size and quality of the remaining fruit
  • 28. Which nutrient deficiency is indicated by stunted growth and small leaves?
A) Nitrogen deficiency
B) Potassium deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Phosphorus deficiency
  • 29. What is the meaning of 'hardening off' seedlings before transplanting?
A) Freezing seedlings
B) Fertilizing seedlings heavily
C) Keeping seedlings indoors permanently
D) Acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil when planting sugar apples?
A) To make the soil more acidic
B) To sterilize the soil
C) To improve soil structure and fertility
D) To attract harmful insects
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