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