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