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How to Cultivate Figs
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing figs?
A) Hot, Desert
B) Cold, Arctic
C) Warm, Mediterranean
D) Wet, Tropical
  • 2. What type of soil do figs prefer?
A) Heavy clay
B) Well-draining, loamy
C) Waterlogged
D) Sandy, nutrient-poor
  • 3. What is the optimal pH level for fig trees?
A) 6.0-6.5
B) 8.0-8.5
C) 9.0-9.5
D) 4.0-4.5
  • 4. How much sunlight do fig trees need daily?
A) 0 hours
B) 6-8 hours
C) 2-4 hours
D) 10-12 hours
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant a fig tree?
A) Late winter/early spring
B) Mid-winter
C) Mid-summer
D) Late fall
  • 6. What is the recommended spacing between fig trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 5-7 feet
  • 7. How often should young fig trees be watered?
A) Constantly, to keep the soil soggy
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Never, they are drought tolerant
D) Only when the leaves droop
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is best for fig trees?
A) High potassium
B) Balanced, slow-release
C) High phosphorus
D) High nitrogen
  • 9. When should you typically fertilize a fig tree?
A) Winter
B) Fall
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 10. Why is pruning important for fig trees?
A) To prevent fruiting
B) Because it isn't important.
C) To promote air circulation and fruit production
D) To stunt growth
  • 11. When is the best time to prune fig trees?
A) Mid-winter
B) Late winter/early spring, before new growth
C) Mid-summer
D) Late fall
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinching off new shoots?
A) To encourage fruit production on existing branches
B) To prevent the tree from flowering
C) To make the tree more aesthetically pleasing
D) To stunt the growth of the tree
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects fig trees?
A) Fig mites
B) Cabbage worms
C) Aphids
D) Tomato hornworms
  • 14. How can you protect fig trees from frost damage?
A) Wrap the trunk with burlap or blankets
B) Water the tree heavily
C) Apply fertilizer
D) Prune the tree severely
  • 15. What is a common disease that affects fig trees?
A) Leaf rust
B) Powdery mildew
C) Black spot
D) Fig mosaic virus
  • 16. How can you prevent birds from eating your figs?
A) Loud noises
B) Netting
C) Removing all foliage
D) Spraying with chemicals
  • 17. What is a 'breba' crop?
A) Figs that ripen in the late fall
B) Figs that are grown indoors
C) Figs that develop on the previous year's growth
D) Figs that are too small to eat
  • 18. When are figs typically ready to harvest?
A) When they are hard and green
B) When they are soft and slightly drooping
C) When they are falling off the tree
D) When they are turning brown
  • 19. How should you store harvested figs?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the freezer
C) In the refrigerator
D) At room temperature
  • 20. What is the best way to propagate fig trees?
A) Cuttings
B) Seeds
C) Grafting
D) Air layering
  • 21. What is the name of the small hole at the bottom of a fig?
A) Stomata
B) Petiole
C) Ostiole
D) Lenticel
  • 22. What type of pollination do common fig varieties require?
A) Wind pollination
B) Hand pollination
C) Insect pollination
D) They are parthenocarpic (do not require pollination)
  • 23. What does 'parthenocarpic' mean?
A) Producing fruit without pollination
B) Unable to produce fruit
C) Producing fruit with seeds
D) Requiring specific pollinators
  • 24. What is 'curing' figs?
A) Freezing figs
B) Pickling figs
C) Drying figs to preserve them
D) Cooking figs in syrup
  • 25. What is a potential benefit of growing figs in containers?
A) Faster growth rate
B) Increased fruit yield
C) Easier to move indoors during cold weather
D) Reduced risk of pests and diseases
  • 26. Why are fig trees sometimes wrapped in insulation?
A) To deter pests
B) To promote faster growth
C) To protect against frost damage in colder climates
D) To prevent sunburn
  • 27. What is 'stratification' when referring to fig seeds?
A) Soaking seeds in water
B) Scarifying seeds
C) Dusting seeds with fungicide
D) Subjecting seeds to cold temperatures to break dormancy
  • 28. What does it mean to 'scarify' a fig seed?
A) To dry the seed thoroughly
B) To expose the seed to sunlight
C) To plant the seed very deep
D) To nick the seed coat to improve germination
  • 29. What is a common use of fig leaves?
A) Fertilizing
B) Composting
C) Making tea
D) Wrapping food for grilling or steaming
  • 30. What is caprification?
A) A type of fig fertilizer
B) A method of pruning fig trees
C) A disease that affects fig trees
D) A specific type of pollination required by Smyrna figs
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