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How to Cultivate Papayas
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for papaya cultivation?
A) Tropical and subtropical
B) Temperate
C) Desert
D) Arctic
  • 2. What is the ideal temperature range for papaya growth?
A) 21-33°C (70-91°F)
B) 40-50°C (104-122°F)
C) 0-10°C (32-50°F)
D) -10-0°C (14-32°F)
  • 3. What type of soil is most suitable for papayas?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Well-drained, fertile soil
C) Sandy, infertile soil
D) Heavy clay soil
  • 4. What is the recommended pH level for papaya soil?
A) 8.5-9.0
B) 4.0-4.5
C) 6.0-6.5
D) 7.5-8.0
  • 5. How should papaya seeds be sown?
A) Directly in the field
B) In well-drained seedbeds or containers
C) In waterlogged soil
D) Scattered randomly
  • 6. What is the typical germination time for papaya seeds?
A) 2-3 weeks
B) 1 day
C) 1 month
D) 6 months
  • 7. How often should papaya seedlings be watered?
A) Regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
B) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
C) Only when the soil is completely dry
D) Never, relying only on rainfall
  • 8. When are papaya seedlings ready for transplanting?
A) After 6 months
B) When they are 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) tall
C) When they are 5 cm (2 inches) tall
D) Immediately after germination
  • 9. What is the recommended spacing between papaya plants?
A) 10 meters (33 feet)
B) 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)
C) 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)
D) 5 meters (16 feet)
  • 10. What is the purpose of thinning papaya plants?
A) To remove excess male or unproductive plants
B) To reduce watering needs
C) To increase fruit size
D) To prevent disease
  • 11. How often should papaya plants be fertilized?
A) Regularly, throughout the growing season
B) Only once at planting
C) Never
D) Only during flowering
  • 12. What type of fertilizer is recommended for papayas?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) Balanced NPK fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 13. How should papaya plants be pruned?
A) No pruning is necessary
B) Severe pruning to shape the plant
C) Remove dead or diseased leaves
D) Prune all leaves
  • 14. What is a common pest that affects papaya plants?
A) Earthworms
B) Ladybugs
C) Bees
D) Spider mites
  • 15. What is a common disease that affects papaya plants?
A) Black spot
B) Powdery mildew
C) Papaya ringspot virus
D) Rust
  • 16. How can papaya ringspot virus be controlled?
A) By applying fungicides
B) By increasing watering
C) By applying herbicides
D) By removing infected plants and controlling aphids
  • 17. How long does it typically take for papayas to mature after flowering?
A) 12-18 months
B) 6-9 months
C) 1-2 months
D) 3-4 weeks
  • 18. What is an indicator of papaya fruit ripeness?
A) The skin turns yellow or orange
B) The fruit is very hard
C) The fruit falls off the tree
D) The fruit is still green
  • 19. How should papayas be harvested?
A) By gently twisting the fruit from the stem
B) By cutting the fruit from the stem with a knife
C) By pulling the fruit straight down
D) By shaking the tree until the fruit falls
  • 20. How should papayas be stored after harvesting?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a damp place
C) In a freezer
D) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerated
  • 21. What benefit does mulching provide to papaya trees?
A) Reduces soil temperature drastically
B) Increases soil acidity
C) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Attracts pests
  • 22. What is the importance of good drainage in papaya cultivation?
A) Reduces nutrient uptake
B) Encourages fungal growth
C) Prevents root rot
D) Increases fruit size
  • 23. What is a hermaphrodite papaya plant?
A) A plant with only male flowers
B) A plant that does not produce flowers
C) A plant with both male and female flowers
D) A plant with only female flowers
  • 24. Why is wind protection important for papaya plants?
A) To prevent damage to leaves and fruit
B) To decrease soil temperature
C) To increase pollination
D) To reduce sunlight exposure
  • 25. What is the purpose of staking young papaya trees?
A) To prevent pest infestations
B) To provide support against wind
C) To increase fruit production
D) To improve soil drainage
  • 26. How does crop rotation benefit papaya cultivation?
A) Increases fruit sweetness
B) Reduces water requirements
C) Reduces soilborne diseases and pests
D) Accelerates plant growth
  • 27. What is the significance of selecting disease-resistant papaya varieties?
A) Increases fruit size
B) Reduces the need for chemical control
C) Shortens the growing period
D) Improves soil fertility
  • 28. What role do bees play in papaya cultivation?
A) Soil aeration
B) Pollination
C) Pest control
D) Weed control
  • 29. Why is it important to control weeds around papaya trees?
A) Weeds attract beneficial insects
B) Weeds improve soil drainage
C) Weeds compete for nutrients and water
D) Weeds provide shade for the roots
  • 30. What is the benefit of using organic matter in papaya cultivation?
A) Improves soil structure and fertility
B) Reduces water infiltration
C) Attracts harmful pests
D) Increases soil compaction
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