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How to Cultivate Pineapples
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing pineapples?
A) Temperate
B) Arctic
C) Tropical and subtropical
D) Desert
  • 2. What is the optimal soil pH for pineapple cultivation?
A) 7.0 - 8.5
B) 8.5 - 9.5
C) 3.0 - 4.0
D) 4.5 - 6.5
  • 3. Pineapples are typically propagated from which part of the plant?
A) Leaves
B) Crown, slips, or suckers
C) Roots
D) Seeds
  • 4. What is a 'slip' in pineapple cultivation?
A) A type of fertilizer
B) A disease affecting pineapples
C) A shoot that grows from the fruit stalk
D) A soil amendment
  • 5. How much sunlight do pineapples need daily?
A) At least 6 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 2 hours
D) No sunlight
  • 6. What type of soil is best for pineapple growth?
A) Silty soil
B) Well-drained, sandy loam
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for pineapple growth?
A) 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C)
B) 100°F to 120°F (38°C to 49°C)
C) 32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C)
D) -4°F to 14°F (-20°C to -10°C)
  • 8. What is the benefit of mulching pineapple plants?
A) Adds nitrogen to the soil
B) Prevents root growth
C) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 9. How often should you water pineapple plants?
A) Never
B) Daily
C) When the top inch of soil is dry
D) Every other day
  • 10. What nutrient is most important for pineapple fruit development?
A) Phosphorus
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
  • 11. What is a common pest that affects pineapple plants?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Mealybugs
D) Earthworms
  • 12. What is the best way to control weeds around pineapple plants?
A) Flooding the area
B) Hand weeding or mulching
C) Planting more pineapples
D) Ignoring them
  • 13. What is the typical time from planting to harvest for pineapples?
A) 12-18 months
B) 3-5 years
C) 1 month
D) 3-6 months
  • 14. How do you know when a pineapple is ripe?
A) The fruit is hard and firm
B) The fruit has a golden color and a fragrant aroma
C) The fruit is completely green
D) The fruit is mushy
  • 15. What is the recommended planting depth for pineapple crowns?
A) Planting the crown upside down
B) Completely burying the crown
C) Just deep enough to cover the base of the crown
D) Halfway up the crown
  • 16. Which fertilizer ratio is generally recommended for pineapples?
A) Nitrogen-Potassium heavy
B) No fertilizer needed
C) Phosphorus-heavy
D) Equal parts NPK
  • 17. What can be used to induce flowering in pineapples?
A) Glyphosate
B) Ethephon
C) Vinegar
D) Neem oil
  • 18. What is the term for the small plantlets that grow from the base of the pineapple plant?
A) Crowns
B) Roots
C) Slips
D) Suckers
  • 19. What is a common fungal disease affecting pineapples?
A) Heart rot
B) Black spot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Rust
  • 20. What method is commonly used for large-scale pineapple farming?
A) Container planting
B) Aquaponics
C) Bed planting
D) Hydroponics
  • 21. Why is good drainage crucial for pineapple cultivation?
A) To increase soil pH
B) To prevent root rot
C) To encourage fast growth
D) To attract beneficial insects
  • 22. Where does the majority of a pineapple plant's water absorption occur?
A) Through the stem
B) Through the leaves
C) Through the fruit
D) Through the roots
  • 23. What type of irrigation is most efficient for pineapple farms?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Manual watering
D) Sprinkler irrigation
  • 24. Which country is the largest producer of pineapples?
A) Philippines
B) Costa Rica
C) India
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is the purpose of 'forcing' pineapples?
A) To increase the size of the fruit
B) To prevent pests and diseases
C) To induce flowering at a specific time
D) To improve the taste of the fruit
  • 26. What type of fertilizer should be avoided with pineapples?
A) Organic fertilizer
B) Fertilizer with high potassium content
C) Fertilizer with high chloride content
D) Fertilizer with high nitrogen content
  • 27. What is the best time of year to plant pineapples in a subtropical climate?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 28. What should be done to prevent sunburn on pineapples in hot climates?
A) Apply more fertilizer
B) Remove the leaves
C) Water more frequently
D) Provide shade or use a shade cloth
  • 29. What does 'ratooning' refer to in pineapple cultivation?
A) Pruning the pineapple plant
B) Allowing suckers to grow after harvesting a pineapple
C) Adding fertilizer
D) Planting pineapples in rows
  • 30. What is a major advantage of using black plastic mulch for pineapple cultivation?
A) Soil warming and weed control
B) Attracting pollinators
C) Increasing soil pH
D) Preventing fungal diseases
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