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How to Cultivate Starfruits
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing starfruit?
A) Cool, mountainous alpine
B) Hot, arid desert
C) Cold, dry temperate
D) Warm, humid subtropical to tropical
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for starfruit trees?
A) Well-drained, slightly acidic
B) Heavy clay, alkaline
C) Sandy, nutrient-poor
D) Waterlogged, saline
  • 3. How much sunlight do starfruit trees need?
A) Dappled sunlight
B) Partial shade (2-4 hours daily)
C) Full shade (less than 2 hours daily)
D) Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
  • 4. What is the ideal pH range for starfruit tree soil?
A) 8.5 - 9.5
B) 4.0 - 5.0
C) 7.0 - 8.0
D) 5.5 - 6.5
  • 5. What is a common propagation method for starfruit trees?
A) Division
B) Air layering
C) Direct seeding
D) Grafting
  • 6. How often should starfruit trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Once a month
B) Only during heavy rainfall
C) Regularly, keeping soil consistently moist
D) Rarely, allowing soil to dry out completely
  • 7. What is a key nutrient for starfruit tree growth and fruit production?
A) Lead
B) Potassium
C) Chlorine
D) Sodium
  • 8. When is the best time to prune starfruit trees?
A) During dormancy
B) During flowering
C) During fruiting
D) After harvest
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects starfruit trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Bees
C) Fruit flies
D) Ladybugs
  • 10. What is a sign of overwatering a starfruit tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Abundant flowering
C) Dark green leaves
D) Rapid growth
  • 11. How long does it typically take for a grafted starfruit tree to begin bearing fruit?
A) 1-2 years
B) Immediately
C) 10-15 years
D) 5-7 years
  • 12. What is the purpose of thinning starfruit?
A) To stunt tree growth
B) To increase the number of fruits
C) To prevent flowering
D) To improve fruit size and quality
  • 13. What is the best way to harvest starfruit?
A) Allow the fruit to fall naturally
B) Shake the tree to dislodge the fruit
C) Clip the fruit from the tree with pruning shears
D) Pull the fruit forcefully from the branch
  • 14. At what stage of ripeness should starfruit be harvested?
A) When the fruit is bright red
B) When the fruit is completely green
C) When the fruit is turning yellow or orange
D) When the fruit is soft to the touch
  • 15. How should starfruit be stored after harvesting?
A) In the refrigerator
B) At room temperature in a sealed bag
C) In direct sunlight
D) In the freezer
  • 16. What is a potential disease that can affect starfruit trees?
A) Anthracnose
B) Black Spot
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Rust
  • 17. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for starfruit trees?
A) No fertilizer at all
B) Balanced fertilizer with micronutrients
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 18. How far apart should starfruit trees be planted?
A) 1-2 feet
B) 5-10 feet
C) 40-50 feet
D) 20-25 feet
  • 19. What is the purpose of mulching around starfruit trees?
A) To attract pests
B) To compact the soil
C) To raise soil temperature excessively
D) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • 20. What benefit does cross-pollination provide for some starfruit varieties?
A) Increased fruit set and larger fruit size
B) No effect
C) Decreased fruit production
D) Smaller fruit size
  • 21. Which of these is NOT a common starfruit variety?
A) Granny Smith
B) Arkin
C) Sri Kembangan
D) Fwang Tung
  • 22. Why is wind protection important for starfruit trees?
A) To prevent fruit drop and branch breakage
B) To encourage pollination
C) To increase sunlight exposure
D) To promote root growth
  • 23. What does 'determinate' mean in relation to starfruit flowering/fruiting?
A) Flowering and fruiting only happen once.
B) Flowering happens first, then fruiting later.
C) Flowering and fruiting occur continuously.
D) Flowering and fruiting occur at the same time.
  • 24. What is the role of bees in starfruit cultivation?
A) Pest control.
B) Soil aeration.
C) Pollination of flowers.
D) Weed suppression.
  • 25. How can you improve drainage in heavy clay soil before planting starfruit?
A) Add clay to the soil.
B) Remove all soil and replace it with gravel.
C) Amend the soil with organic matter and sand.
D) Compact the soil further.
  • 26. What should you do to protect young starfruit trees from frost?
A) Prune the tree heavily.
B) Fertilize the tree with high nitrogen fertilizer.
C) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets.
D) Water the tree excessively.
  • 27. Which pruning technique is best for shaping a young starfruit tree?
A) Central leader pruning.
B) Pollarding.
C) Root pruning.
D) Hedge pruning.
  • 28. What is the symptom of a calcium deficiency in starfruit trees?
A) Stunted growth.
B) Excessive flowering.
C) Yellowing between leaf veins.
D) Blossom-end rot on fruits.
  • 29. Which method is most effective for controlling fruit flies on starfruit trees?
A) Using baited traps.
B) Planting the trees closer together.
C) Applying excessive amounts of fertilizer.
D) Watering the trees more frequently.
  • 30. What is a benefit of growing starfruit in containers?
A) Easier to move the tree for frost protection.
B) Increased fruit yield compared to ground planting.
C) Reduced watering requirements.
D) Elimination of pest problems.
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