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How to Cultivate Sapodillas
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best for growing sapodillas?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Tropical and subtropical
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for sapodillas?
A) 6.0 to 7.5
B) 4.0 to 5.0
C) 8.0 to 9.0
D) Below 4.0
  • 3. How much sunlight do sapodilla trees require daily?
A) Indirect sunlight only
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) At least 6 hours
  • 4. What type of soil drainage is essential for sapodillas?
A) Well-drained
B) Clay-heavy
C) Waterlogged
D) Poorly drained
  • 5. How often should young sapodilla trees be watered?
A) Never water them
B) Only when soil is completely dry
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Once a month
  • 6. What is the primary method of sapodilla propagation?
A) Layering
B) Grafting
C) Seed
D) Cutting
  • 7. When is the best time to plant a sapodilla tree?
A) Late spring or early summer
B) Fall
C) Any time of year
D) Winter
  • 8. What is the recommended spacing between sapodilla trees?
A) 50 feet
B) 5 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 25-30 feet
  • 9. Which nutrient is most important for early root development?
A) Phosphorus
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Nitrogen
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sapodillas?
A) Balanced fertilizer
B) No fertilizer needed
C) High-nitrogen fertilizer
D) High-potassium fertilizer
  • 11. What is the purpose of pruning sapodilla trees?
A) Shape, remove dead wood, and improve airflow
B) To prevent flowering
C) Pruning is not needed
D) To stunt growth
  • 12. How do you know when a sapodilla fruit is ripe?
A) It feels soft to the touch and the skin is dull
B) The fruit falls off the tree
C) The fruit is green and hard
D) The fruit is bright and shiny
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects sapodilla trees?
A) Bees
B) Scale insects
C) Ladybugs
D) Earthworms
  • 14. What is a common disease that affects sapodilla trees?
A) Root rot if drainage is poor
B) Powdery mildew
C) Leaf spot
D) None
  • 15. What is the purpose of mulching around sapodilla trees?
A) Conserve moisture and suppress weeds
B) Mulching is not necessary
C) To attract pests
D) To raise soil temperature
  • 16. What type of root system do sapodillas have?
A) Fibrous root system
B) Deep taproot
C) Shallow root system
D) Aerial roots
  • 17. At what age do sapodilla trees typically begin to bear fruit?
A) 10-15 years
B) 20+ years
C) 5-8 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 18. What is the ideal temperature range for sapodilla cultivation?
A) 30-50°F ( -1-10°C)
B) 95-110°F (35-43°C)
C) Below freezing
D) 60-90°F (15-32°C)
  • 19. What is a benefit of growing sapodilla trees?
A) They grow extremely fast
B) The fruit is nutritious and delicious
C) They are very low maintenance
D) They require very little water
  • 20. Which of the following is a common sapodilla cultivar?
A) Prolific
B) Bing
C) Granny Smith
D) Valencia
  • 21. What should you do if you notice yellowing leaves on your sapodilla tree?
A) Do nothing, it's normal
B) Check for nutrient deficiencies or pest infestations
C) Stop watering the tree
D) Immediately prune the tree heavily
  • 22. What can be used to control scale insects on sapodilla trees?
A) Bleach
B) Horticultural oil
C) Salt water
D) Vinegar
  • 23. How should sapodilla fruits be stored after harvesting?
A) At room temperature until they ripen
B) In direct sunlight
C) Refrigerated immediately
D) In the freezer
  • 24. What is the role of potassium in sapodilla fruit development?
A) Strengthens the trunk
B) Repels pests
C) Promotes leaf growth
D) Enhances fruit quality and sugar content
  • 25. Why is wind protection important for sapodilla trees?
A) Prevents fruit drop and branch breakage
B) Helps with pollination
C) Keeps the trees warm
D) Wind is beneficial for sapodillas
  • 26. What is the best way to improve soil drainage for sapodillas?
A) Compact the soil
B) Add clay
C) Amend the soil with organic matter and sand
D) Cover the soil with plastic
  • 27. What is the purpose of applying copper fungicide to sapodilla trees?
A) To attract pollinators
B) To fertilize the tree
C) To prevent fungal diseases
D) To repel birds
  • 28. What is a potential consequence of overwatering sapodilla trees?
A) Root rot
B) Increased fruit production
C) Stronger root system
D) Drought tolerance
  • 29. What is the importance of proper air circulation around sapodilla trees?
A) Reduces the risk of fungal diseases
B) Increases water absorption
C) Attracts beneficial insects
D) Air circulation is not important
  • 30. What is the role of nitrogen in sapodilla tree growth?
A) Improves root development
B) Enhances flowering
C) Promotes healthy leaf and stem growth
D) Increases fruit size
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