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How to Cultivate Bilberries - Exam
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  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for bilberries?
A) 7.5 to 8.5
B) 4.5 to 5.5
C) 6.0 to 7.0
D) 3.0 to 4.0
  • 2. Bilberries are best propagated by which method?
A) Grafting
B) Seeds
C) Softwood cuttings
D) Root division
  • 3. What type of light exposure do bilberries prefer?
A) Dense shade
B) Full shade
C) Partial sun to full sun
D) Full sun only
  • 4. What is the most common pest that affects bilberries?
A) Squirrels
B) Deer
C) Aphids
D) Rabbits
  • 5. What type of fertilizer is best for bilberries?
A) High nitrogen fertilizer
B) Acid-loving fertilizer
C) General purpose fertilizer
D) High potassium fertilizer
  • 6. How often should bilberries be watered?
A) Rarely, they are drought tolerant
B) Only when soil is dry
C) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
D) Regularly, keeping soil moist
  • 7. When is the best time to prune bilberries?
A) Late winter or early spring
B) Late fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Anytime of year
  • 8. What is the approximate mature height of most bilberry varieties?
A) 5-7 feet
B) Under 6 inches
C) 1-3 feet
D) 8-10 feet
  • 9. What type of soil is best for growing bilberries?
A) Heavy clay soil
B) Compacted soil
C) Well-drained, acidic soil
D) Sandy, alkaline soil
  • 10. What is the primary benefit of mulching bilberry plants?
A) Provides essential nutrients
B) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Deters pests
  • 11. Which of the following is a suitable mulch for bilberries?
A) Grass clippings
B) Crushed limestone
C) Shredded cardboard
D) Pine needles
  • 12. What disease are bilberries most susceptible to?
A) Bacterial diseases
B) Fungal diseases
C) Viral diseases
D) Root rot
  • 13. What is the typical harvest time for bilberries?
A) Early spring
B) Mid to late summer
C) Mid-winter
D) Late fall
  • 14. Are bilberries self-pollinating?
A) Pollinated by wind
B) Partially self-pollinating
C) Fully self-pollinating
D) Not self-pollinating
  • 15. Why is good air circulation important for bilberry plants?
A) To encourage pollination
B) To help them dry out faster
C) To regulate soil temperature
D) To prevent fungal diseases
  • 16. What is the best way to protect bilberry plants from frost?
A) Apply fertilizer
B) Water them heavily
C) Move them indoors
D) Cover with burlap or frost cloth
  • 17. How long does it typically take for a bilberry plant to produce fruit after planting?
A) 2-3 years
B) 6 months
C) Immediately
D) 5-7 years
  • 18. What does 'scarifying' refer to in the context of planting bilberries from seed?
A) Exposing the seeds to sunlight
B) Adding fertilizer to the soil
C) Watering the seeds
D) Breaking the seed coat
  • 19. What is the benefit of planting different varieties of bilberries together?
A) Improved pollination and fruit set
B) Faster growth rate
C) Increased disease resistance
D) Brighter berry color
  • 20. Which element deficiency is common in bilberries grown in alkaline soils?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Iron
D) Nitrogen
  • 21. How deep should you plant bilberry seedlings?
A) It doesn't matter
B) At the same depth as they were in the container
C) Deeper than they were in the container
D) Shallower than they were in the container
  • 22. What is the ideal spacing between bilberry plants?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 5-6 feet
C) 1 foot
D) 6 inches
  • 23. What is a common indicator of overwatering bilberries?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Excessive fruit production
C) Red leaves
D) Curled leaves
  • 24. Why is it important to remove weeds around bilberry plants?
A) To reduce competition for nutrients and water
B) To prevent them from attracting pollinators
C) To improve air circulation
D) To make the plants look neater
  • 25. What kind of water is best for bilberries?
A) Chlorinated water
B) Hard water
C) Salt water
D) Rainwater or dechlorinated tap water
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of nitrogen deficiency in bilberries?
A) Pale green leaves
B) Purple leaves
C) Dark green leaves
D) Yellow fruit
  • 27. What is the best way to harvest bilberries?
A) By hand, gently pulling the ripe berries
B) By cutting off the stems
C) By using a mechanical harvester
D) By shaking the plant
  • 28. How should bilberries be stored after harvesting?
A) At room temperature
B) In the freezer
C) In direct sunlight
D) In the refrigerator
  • 29. Why is it important to choose disease-resistant varieties of bilberries?
A) To make the berries taste better
B) To increase the yield
C) To reduce the need for pesticides
D) To make the plants grow faster
  • 30. What is the benefit of using raised beds for growing bilberries?
A) Reduced weed growth
B) Increased sunlight exposure
C) Improved drainage
D) Faster growth rate
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