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How to Cultivate Starfruits - Quiz
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing starfruit?
A) Cold, dry temperate
B) Cool, mountainous alpine
C) Hot, arid desert
D) Warm, humid subtropical to tropical
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for starfruit trees?
A) Waterlogged, saline
B) Heavy clay, alkaline
C) Sandy, nutrient-poor
D) Well-drained, slightly acidic
  • 3. How much sunlight do starfruit trees need?
A) Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
B) Dappled sunlight
C) Full shade (less than 2 hours daily)
D) Partial shade (2-4 hours daily)
  • 4. What is the ideal pH range for starfruit tree soil?
A) 8.5 - 9.5
B) 5.5 - 6.5
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 7.0 - 8.0
  • 5. What is a common propagation method for starfruit trees?
A) Grafting
B) Division
C) Air layering
D) Direct seeding
  • 6. How often should starfruit trees be watered, especially when young?
A) Regularly, keeping soil consistently moist
B) Once a month
C) Only during heavy rainfall
D) Rarely, allowing soil to dry out completely
  • 7. What is a key nutrient for starfruit tree growth and fruit production?
A) Lead
B) Sodium
C) Potassium
D) Chlorine
  • 8. When is the best time to prune starfruit trees?
A) After harvest
B) During dormancy
C) During flowering
D) During fruiting
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects starfruit trees?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Fruit flies
D) Earthworms
  • 10. What is a sign of overwatering a starfruit tree?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Abundant flowering
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Rapid growth
  • 11. How long does it typically take for a grafted starfruit tree to begin bearing fruit?
A) 10-15 years
B) 1-2 years
C) Immediately
D) 5-7 years
  • 12. What is the purpose of thinning starfruit?
A) To prevent flowering
B) To stunt tree growth
C) To improve fruit size and quality
D) To increase the number of fruits
  • 13. What is the best way to harvest starfruit?
A) Clip the fruit from the tree with pruning shears
B) Allow the fruit to fall naturally
C) Pull the fruit forcefully from the branch
D) Shake the tree to dislodge the fruit
  • 14. At what stage of ripeness should starfruit be harvested?
A) When the fruit is turning yellow or orange
B) When the fruit is soft to the touch
C) When the fruit is bright red
D) When the fruit is completely green
  • 15. How should starfruit be stored after harvesting?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the freezer
C) In the refrigerator
D) At room temperature in a sealed bag
  • 16. What is a potential disease that can affect starfruit trees?
A) Rust
B) Black Spot
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Anthracnose
  • 17. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for starfruit trees?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) No fertilizer at all
C) High nitrogen fertilizer
D) Balanced fertilizer with micronutrients
  • 18. How far apart should starfruit trees be planted?
A) 40-50 feet
B) 20-25 feet
C) 1-2 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 19. What is the purpose of mulching around starfruit trees?
A) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) To compact the soil
C) To attract pests
D) To raise soil temperature excessively
  • 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) Fwang Tung
B) Granny Smith
C) Sri Kembangan
D) Arkin
  • 22. Why is wind protection important for starfruit trees?
A) To promote root growth
B) To encourage pollination
C) To increase sunlight exposure
D) To prevent fruit drop and branch breakage
  • 23. What does 'determinate' mean in relation to starfruit flowering/fruiting?
A) Flowering happens first, then fruiting later.
B) Flowering and fruiting occur at the same time.
C) Flowering and fruiting only happen once.
D) Flowering and fruiting occur continuously.
  • 24. What is the role of bees in starfruit cultivation?
A) Pest control.
B) Pollination of flowers.
C) Soil aeration.
D) Weed suppression.
  • 25. How can you improve drainage in heavy clay soil before planting starfruit?
A) Add clay to the soil.
B) Amend the soil with organic matter and sand.
C) Remove all soil and replace it with gravel.
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) Water the tree excessively.
D) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets.
  • 27. Which pruning technique is best for shaping a young starfruit tree?
A) Hedge pruning.
B) Pollarding.
C) Central leader pruning.
D) Root pruning.
  • 28. What is the symptom of a calcium deficiency in starfruit trees?
A) Stunted growth.
B) Blossom-end rot on fruits.
C) Excessive flowering.
D) Yellowing between leaf veins.
  • 29. Which method is most effective for controlling fruit flies on starfruit trees?
A) Watering the trees more frequently.
B) Planting the trees closer together.
C) Applying excessive amounts of fertilizer.
D) Using baited traps.
  • 30. What is a benefit of growing starfruit in containers?
A) Increased fruit yield compared to ground planting.
B) Reduced watering requirements.
C) Easier to move the tree for frost protection.
D) Elimination of pest problems.
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