A) A variety of peach.
B) A hybrid fruit, a cross between a nectarine and an apricot.
C) A disease affecting stone fruit.
D) A type of plum.

A) Arctic tundra climates.
B) Hot, arid desert climates.
C) Mediterranean climates with warm summers and mild winters.
D) Tropical rainforest climates.

A) Late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
B) Any time of year.
C) Late fall after leaf drop.
D) Mid-summer.

A) Heavy clay soil.
B) Well-draining, loamy soil.
C) Waterlogged soil.
D) Sandy, nutrient-poor soil.

A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 8.5-9.5

A) At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
B) 2-3 hours of indirect sunlight per day.
C) Full shade.
D) 4-5 hours of filtered sunlight.

A) 15-20 feet.
B) 30-40 feet.
C) 5-7 feet.
D) 3-4 feet.

A) To prevent root growth.
B) To improve airflow, light penetration, and fruit production.
C) To increase shade.
D) To stunt tree growth.

A) During flowering.
B) Mid-summer.
C) Late winter or early spring before new growth.
D) Late fall after leaf drop.

A) To increase the number of fruits.
B) To increase the size and quality of the remaining fruit.
C) To prevent disease.
D) To make the tree more aesthetically pleasing.

A) Right before harvest.
B) In the fall.
C) About a month after fruit set.
D) During flowering.

A) Regularly, especially during dry periods, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
B) Once a month.
C) Only when the leaves start to wilt.
D) Never.

A) Aphids.
B) Ladybugs.
C) Earthworms.
D) Bees.

A) Rust.
B) Brown rot.
C) Powdery mildew.
D) Black spot.

A) By ignoring any signs of infestation or disease.
B) By planting the tree in full shade.
C) By practicing good sanitation, pruning, and using appropriate treatments when necessary.
D) By overwatering the tree.

A) 10+ years after planting.
B) Within the first year.
C) 2-4 years after planting.
D) 5-7 years after planting.

A) It should fall off the tree easily.
B) It should be slightly soft to the touch and have a rich color and aroma.
C) It should be hard and green.
D) It should be wrinkled and dry.

A) In a plastic bag at room temperature.
B) In a sealed container with no air circulation.
C) In the refrigerator for a few days.
D) In a warm, sunny location.

A) To ripen the fruit faster.
B) To promote leaf growth.
C) To fertilize the tree.
D) To smother overwintering pests and their eggs.

A) During flowering.
B) In the fall after leaf drop.
C) During the summer.
D) In late winter or early spring before bud break.

A) A balanced fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
B) A fertilizer high in phosphorus only.
C) A fertilizer high in potassium only.
D) A fertilizer high in nitrogen only.

A) In early spring before new growth begins.
B) Never.
C) Only in the fall.
D) Every week.

A) A type of fertilizer.
B) Joining parts of two plants to grow as one.
C) A method of pest control.
D) A pruning technique.

A) To change the color of the leaves.
B) To stunt the growth of the tree.
C) To combine desirable traits like disease resistance or fruit quality.
D) To prevent flowering.

A) Less than 100 hours.
B) More than 1200 hours.
C) Varies depending on the variety, but typically between 400-800 hours.
D) Exactly 1000 hours.

A) The length of the growing season.
B) The amount of water needed by the tree.
C) The amount of direct sunlight required.
D) The number of hours below 45°F (7°C) during winter required for proper bud break.

A) To compact the soil.
B) To retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
C) To prevent root growth.
D) To attract pests.

A) Plastic sheeting.
B) Rubber mulch.
C) Organic mulches like wood chips, straw, or shredded bark.
D) Gravel.

A) A few inches away from the trunk.
B) Covering the trunk.
C) Right up against the trunk.
D) Not necessary to keep a distance.

A) Use a knife to cut the fruit off.
B) Wait for the fruit to fall on its own.
C) Shake the tree to dislodge the fruit.
D) Gently twist and pull the fruit from the branch.