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How to Cultivate Pears - Test
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for pear trees?
A) 5.0 - 6.0
B) 6.0 - 7.0
C) 7.0 - 8.0
D) 4.0 - 5.0
  • 2. Which type of pear tree is generally considered more disease resistant?
A) All Pears are equally disease prone
B) Asian Pear
C) European Pear
D) Hybrid Pear
  • 3. What is the primary reason for thinning pear fruits?
A) To improve fruit size and quality
B) To prevent the tree from growing too tall
C) To attract more pollinators
D) To decrease water requirements
  • 4. When is the best time to prune pear trees?
A) Mid-Summer
B) Late Winter/Early Spring
C) Late Autumn
D) Anytime
  • 5. What is a common method of propagating pear trees?
A) Grafting
B) Direct Seeding
C) Root Cuttings
D) Leaf Cuttings
  • 6. What is the purpose of dormant oil spray?
A) To encourage early blooming
B) To ripen the fruit faster
C) To control overwintering pests
D) To fertilize the tree
  • 7. Which nutrient is most important for fruit development in pears?
A) Potassium
B) Nitrogen
C) Phosphorus
D) Calcium
  • 8. How often should young pear trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Only when the leaves wilt
C) Once a month
D) Never, they are drought tolerant
  • 9. What is the best way to protect pear trees from frost damage during bloom?
A) Water the tree heavily
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Cover the tree with a frost blanket
D) Prune the tree heavily
  • 10. Fire blight is a common disease affecting pear trees. What type of pathogen causes it?
A) Bacteria
B) Fungus
C) Nematode
D) Virus
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a well-cared-for pear tree?
A) 100+ years
B) 50-75 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 10-20 years
  • 12. Why are cross-pollination partners often necessary for pear trees?
A) To increase the size of the tree
B) Many varieties are self-infertile
C) To prevent disease
D) To speed up the ripening process
  • 13. Which of these is a common pear tree pest?
A) Ladybug
B) Codling Moth
C) Praying Mantis
D) Earthworm
  • 14. What does 'scion' refer to in grafting pear trees?
A) The grafting wax
B) The rootstock of the grafted plant
C) The grafting tool
D) The top portion of the grafted plant
  • 15. How does mulching benefit pear trees?
A) Increases soil pH
B) Repels birds
C) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Attracts beneficial insects
  • 16. What is the ideal spacing between pear trees?
A) 5-10 feet
B) 30-40 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 15-20 feet
  • 17. When do most pear varieties typically ripen?
A) Late Summer/Early Fall
B) Mid-Winter
C) Late Spring
D) Early Spring
  • 18. What is 'fruit set' in pear cultivation?
A) The planting of a pear tree
B) The pruning of a pear tree
C) The fertilization of a pear tree
D) The development of fruit after pollination
  • 19. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for young pear trees?
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer
B) High-phosphorus fertilizer
C) No fertilizer needed
D) Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10)
  • 20. What is the purpose of a central leader pruning system?
A) To establish a strong central trunk
B) To create a weeping shape
C) To encourage multiple trunks
D) To minimize fruit production
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a sign of overwatering a pear tree?
A) Leaf drop
B) Stunted growth
C) Root rot
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 22. Which of the following is a common symptom of pear scab?
A) Swollen trunk
B) Olive-green spots on leaves and fruit
C) Yellowing of leaves
D) Wilting of branches
  • 23. Why are pear trees often trained onto a trellis?
A) To improve sunlight exposure and air circulation
B) To prevent root rot
C) To increase water uptake
D) To protect from wind damage
  • 24. What is the benefit of planting a dwarf or semi-dwarf pear tree?
A) Greater disease resistance
B) Easier to manage and harvest fruit
C) Higher fruit yield
D) Longer lifespan
  • 25. How can you protect pear fruit from bird damage?
A) Pruning heavily
B) Ignoring the problem
C) Fertilizing the tree more
D) Netting
  • 26. What does it mean when a pear is 'hard ripe'?
A) Overripe and mushy
B) Rotten and inedible
C) Underripe and sour
D) Mature but not yet soft and ready to eat
  • 27. What should be done with fallen pear leaves to prevent disease spread?
A) Leave them as mulch
B) Remove and destroy them
C) Bury them
D) Use them for compost
  • 28. Which of the following is a method of controlling codling moths in pear trees?
A) Applying fertilizer
B) Planting companion herbs
C) Watering more frequently
D) Pheromone traps
  • 29. What is the role of bees in pear tree cultivation?
A) Pollination
B) Fertilization
C) Water distribution
D) Pest control
  • 30. Which pear variety is known for its buttery texture?
A) Bartlett
B) Comice
C) Anjou
D) Bosc
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