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How to Cultivate Apples
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the ideal pH range for apple tree soil?
A) 4.5-5.5
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common apple rootstock?
A) M.26
B) M.9
C) Kentucky Blue
D) MM.111
  • 3. When is the best time to prune apple trees for structural shaping?
A) Early Fall
B) Anytime
C) Mid-Summer
D) Late Winter/Early Spring
  • 4. What is a common pest that affects apple trees?
A) Apple Maggot
B) Ladybug
C) Praying Mantis
D) Earthworm
  • 5. Which of these diseases commonly affects apple trees?
A) Powdery Mildew (general)
B) Apple Scab
C) Tomato Blight
D) Rose Black Spot
  • 6. What is the purpose of thinning apple fruit?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To prevent diseases
C) To improve fruit size and quality
D) To make the tree look neater
  • 7. What is the most common method of propagating apple trees?
A) Grafting
B) Layering
C) Cuttings
D) Seed
  • 8. Why are apple trees often grafted?
A) To make them grow faster
B) To prevent pest infestations
C) To ensure desired fruit characteristics
D) To make them easier to transplant
  • 9. What is the chilling requirement for apple trees?
A) The amount of water needed per week
B) The amount of sunlight required per day
C) The number of hours below a certain temperature
D) The amount of fertilizer needed per year
  • 10. Why is pollination important for apple trees?
A) To prevent diseases
B) To keep the tree alive
C) To make the tree grow taller
D) To produce fruit
  • 11. What is a good organic fertilizer for apple trees?
A) Bleach
B) Motor Oil
C) Compost
D) Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer
  • 12. What does 'biennial bearing' mean in apple trees?
A) Bearing heavily one year and lightly the next
B) Bearing only green apples
C) Bearing fruit twice a year
D) Bearing only red apples
  • 13. What is the benefit of using mulch around apple trees?
A) Increases soil pH
B) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Deters birds
D) Attracts beneficial insects
  • 14. When is the typical apple harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Early Summer
B) Winter
C) Late Summer/Fall
D) Spring
  • 15. What type of pruning cut encourages new growth?
A) Bench Cut
B) Thinning Cut
C) Base Cut
D) Heading Cut
  • 16. What is the purpose of dormant oil spray?
A) To prevent sunburn
B) To fertilize the tree
C) To control overwintering pests
D) To stimulate spring growth
  • 17. Which of the following apple varieties is known for its disease resistance?
A) Fuji
B) Liberty
C) Gala
D) Red Delicious
  • 18. What is the benefit of espalier training?
A) Increased disease resistance
B) Faster fruit production
C) Easier pollination
D) Space saving and ornamental value
  • 19. What is the most important factor to consider when selecting an apple variety?
A) Climate compatibility
B) Fruit sweetness
C) Fruit size
D) Fruit color
  • 20. What tool is best for removing suckers from an apple tree?
A) Axe
B) Tractor
C) Pruning Shears
D) Lawn Mower
  • 21. What does 'girdling' refer to?
A) Damage to the trunk that interrupts nutrient flow
B) A type of pruning cut
C) The process of thinning fruit
D) A method of pest control
  • 22. Why is it important to remove dead or diseased branches?
A) To make the tree look neater
B) To increase fruit production
C) To prevent spread of disease
D) To attract pollinators
  • 23. Which of these is a sign of over-watering an apple tree?
A) Curling leaves
B) Rapid growth
C) Increased fruit size
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 24. What is the best way to protect young apple trees from rabbits?
A) Tree guards or fencing
B) Poison
C) Loud noises
D) Spraying with water
  • 25. What is the purpose of staking a young apple tree?
A) To provide support and promote upright growth
B) To prevent disease
C) To increase fruit size
D) To attract pollinators
  • 26. Which type of apple tree typically requires a pollinator?
A) Dwarf varieties
B) Heirloom varieties
C) Self-incompatible varieties
D) Self-pollinating varieties
  • 27. How can you tell if an apple is ripe and ready to pick?
A) It is very hard
B) It falls off the tree easily
C) It is bright green
D) It separates easily from the spur
  • 28. What is the benefit of adding lime to the soil?
A) To raise the pH of acidic soil
B) To kill weeds
C) To add nitrogen to the soil
D) To lower the pH of alkaline soil
  • 29. What is 'fire blight'?
A) A type of apple variety
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A type of pruning technique
D) A bacterial disease affecting apples
  • 30. What is the minimum number of hours of sunlight apple trees need per day?
A) 2-4 hours
B) 6-8 hours
C) 10-12 hours
D) 4-6 hours
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