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