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How to Cultivate Wax Apples
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the ideal climate for wax apple cultivation?
A) Arctic and polar
B) Temperate and cool
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Arid and desert
  • 2. What type of soil is best suited for wax apple trees?
A) Well-drained loam
B) Rocky soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Heavy clay
  • 3. What is the ideal pH level for wax apple soil?
A) 4.5-5.0
B) 7.5-8.0
C) 8.5-9.0
D) 6.0-6.5
  • 4. How are wax apple trees typically propagated?
A) Seed propagation
B) Cutting propagation
C) Air layering or grafting
D) Division
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between wax apple trees?
A) 6-8 meters
B) 1-2 meters
C) 10-12 meters
D) 2-3 meters
  • 6. How often should young wax apple trees be watered?
A) Only during the rainy season
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Very infrequently
D) Never; they prefer dry conditions
  • 7. What type of fertilizer is recommended for wax apple trees?
A) Balanced NPK fertilizer
B) Phosphorus-only fertilizer
C) Potassium-only fertilizer
D) Nitrogen-only fertilizer
  • 8. When is the best time to prune wax apple trees?
A) After harvest
B) During flowering
C) Just before planting
D) During fruiting
  • 9. What is the main purpose of pruning wax apple trees?
A) To encourage root growth only
B) To stop fruit production
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To prevent flowering
  • 10. What is a common pest affecting wax apple trees?
A) Bees
B) Fruit flies
C) Ladybugs
D) Earthworms
  • 11. What is a common disease affecting wax apple trees?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Tulip fire
C) Rose black spot
D) Anthracnose
  • 12. How can fruit fly infestations be controlled in wax apple orchards?
A) Using fruit fly traps or bagging fruits
B) Introducing more fruit flies
C) Ignoring them
D) Burning the trees
  • 13. What is the typical harvesting season for wax apples?
A) Varies depending on location and variety
B) Always in January
C) Always in December
D) Always in April
  • 14. How do you know when a wax apple is ripe?
A) When it is completely green
B) When it falls off the tree
C) When it is very hard
D) By its color and slightly softened texture
  • 15. What is the best way to store harvested wax apples?
A) At room temperature for extended periods
B) In direct sunlight
C) Frozen
D) Refrigerated
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a wax apple tree?
A) 5-10 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 50-100 years
D) 20-30 years
  • 17. What is the primary nutrient responsible for fruit development?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
  • 18. What does 'air layering' involve?
A) Planting seeds directly in the air
B) Growing plants without soil
C) Rooting a branch while still attached to the parent tree
D) Spraying roots with air
  • 19. Why is good drainage important for wax apple trees?
A) To encourage weed growth
B) To prevent root rot
C) To increase soil compaction
D) To dry out the soil completely
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a benefit of mulching wax apple trees?
A) Suppresses weed growth
B) Increases soil erosion
C) Conserves soil moisture
D) Moderates soil temperature
  • 21. What is the best time of day to water wax apple trees?
A) Late afternoon
B) Any time is fine
C) Midday
D) Early morning
  • 22. What is the role of bees in wax apple cultivation?
A) Fertilization
B) Weed control
C) Pollination
D) Pest control
  • 23. Which of the following is a symptom of nutrient deficiency in wax apple trees?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Abundant flowering
D) Dark green leaves
  • 24. What is the purpose of bagging the fruits?
A) To prevent them from ripening
B) To make them grow faster
C) To change their color
D) To protect them from pests and diseases
  • 25. Which of the following is an organic method of pest control?
A) Fungicides
B) Synthetic pesticides
C) Herbicides
D) Neem oil
  • 26. What is the importance of regular soil testing?
A) To measure soil temperature
B) To count the number of worms
C) To determine nutrient levels
D) To predict the weather
  • 27. What is the benefit of adding compost to the soil?
A) Improves soil structure and fertility
B) Kills all the beneficial microbes
C) Attracts pests
D) Makes the soil acidic
  • 28. What type of irrigation is most efficient for wax apple trees?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Manual watering
C) Flood irrigation
D) Sprinkler irrigation
  • 29. What should be done with diseased or infested branches?
A) Used as mulch
B) Buried in the soil near the tree
C) Left on the tree
D) Pruned and burned
  • 30. What is the significance of crop rotation in wax apple cultivation?
A) Replenishes soil nutrients
B) Wax apples do not require crop rotation.
C) Decreases pest infestations
D) Increases fruit yield
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