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How to Cultivate Strawberries
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the ideal pH level for strawberry plants?
A) 7.0 - 8.0
B) 4.0 - 5.0
C) 6.5 - 7.5
D) 5.5 - 6.5
  • 2. What type of soil is best for strawberries?
A) Rocky soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Well-drained, loamy soil
  • 3. How much sunlight do strawberries need daily?
A) Less than 2 hours
B) 6-8 hours
C) 4-6 hours
D) 2-4 hours
  • 4. What is a common method of strawberry propagation?
A) Seeds
B) Cuttings
C) Runners
D) Grafting
  • 5. What is the best time of day to water strawberry plants?
A) Midday
B) Late afternoon
C) Evening
D) Early morning
  • 6. Which type of strawberry produces one large crop per season?
A) June-bearing
B) Alpine
C) Everbearing
D) Day-neutral
  • 7. How often should you fertilize strawberry plants?
A) Every week
B) Never
C) Every 4-6 weeks
D) Once a year
  • 8. What is the purpose of mulching strawberry plants?
A) Weed control and moisture retention
B) Preventing sunlight
C) Soil compaction
D) Pest attraction
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects strawberry plants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Slugs
C) Earthworms
D) Bees
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects strawberry plants?
A) Sunburn
B) Gray mold
C) Powdery mildew (on other plants)
D) Rust
  • 11. How deep should you plant strawberry crowns?
A) Crown exposed
B) Crown buried
C) Doesn't matter
D) Crown at soil level
  • 12. What is the benefit of removing runners from everbearing strawberries?
A) Decreases fruit production
B) Weakens the plant
C) Increases fruit production
D) Prevents flowering
  • 13. What is the ideal spacing between strawberry plants?
A) 3-6 feet
B) Immediately next to each other
C) 12-18 inches
D) 2-4 inches
  • 14. When is the best time to plant strawberry plants?
A) Any time of year
B) Early spring or fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Late winter
  • 15. What is the purpose of covering strawberry plants in winter?
A) Attract pollinators
B) Encourage growth
C) Protect from frost
D) Dry them out
  • 16. What is companion planting?
A) Planting weeds nearby
B) Ignoring other plants
C) Only planting strawberries
D) Planting beneficial plants nearby
  • 17. Which of these is a good companion plant for strawberries?
A) Mint
B) Fennel
C) Cabbage
D) Borage
  • 18. How do you prevent bird damage to strawberries?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Planting more strawberries
C) Netting
D) Using poison
  • 19. What is 'strawberry foot rot'?
A) A fungal disease affecting roots
B) Sun damage
C) A nutrient deficiency
D) A pest infestation
  • 20. What does 'deadheading' mean for strawberries?
A) Removing the roots
B) Pruning branches
C) Transplanting seedlings
D) Removing dead leaves
  • 21. Why should you remove the first blossoms of everbearing strawberries?
A) To encourage stronger plant growth.
B) To get an earlier harvest.
C) To attract pollinators.
D) To prevent pest infestation.
  • 22. What is the best way to harvest strawberries?
A) Cut the berry with scissors.
B) Shake the plant to dislodge ripe berries.
C) Pull the berry straight off the plant.
D) Pinch the stem above the berry.
  • 23. What is the advantage of growing strawberries in raised beds?
A) Decreased air circulation.
B) Improved drainage.
C) Reduced sunlight exposure.
D) Increased risk of pest infestation.
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for strawberries?
A) High-potassium fertilizer
B) High-nitrogen fertilizer
C) Balanced NPK fertilizer
D) High-phosphorus fertilizer
  • 25. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Nickel, Plutonium, Potassium
B) Nitrogen, Plutonium, Potassium
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D) Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 26. What should you do with old strawberry plants after 3-4 years?
A) Fertilize them more heavily.
B) Replace them with new plants.
C) Leave them indefinitely.
D) Prune them severely.
  • 27. What is the benefit of crop rotation?
A) Encourages weed growth.
B) Prevents soil depletion and disease buildup.
C) Attracts more pests.
D) Reduces the need for fertilizer.
  • 28. Which of these is NOT a way to prevent frost damage?
A) Using sprinkler irrigation.
B) Covering plants with fabric.
C) Moving plants indoors (if possible).
D) Watering during the day.
  • 29. How often should you check your strawberry plants for pests and diseases?
A) Only during harvest season.
B) Only when you see obvious problems.
C) Never.
D) Regularly (at least weekly).
  • 30. What does 'hardening off' strawberry seedlings mean?
A) Immediately planting them in the ground.
B) Exposing them to extreme temperatures.
C) Gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions.
D) Keeping them indoors permanently.
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