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How to Cultivate Tamarinds
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What climate is best suited for tamarind cultivation?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical and subtropical
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for tamarind trees?
A) 8.0 to 9.0
B) Above 9.0
C) 4.0 to 5.0
D) 6.0 to 7.5
  • 3. How are tamarind trees typically propagated?
A) Division only
B) Cuttings only
C) Air layering only
D) Seed, grafting, budding
  • 4. What is the recommended spacing between tamarind trees in an orchard?
A) 2 to 3 meters
B) 1 meter
C) 8 to 10 meters
D) 5 meters
  • 5. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for young tamarind trees?
A) Balanced NPK fertilizer
B) High potassium fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 6. How often should young tamarind trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Once a month
C) Only during heavy rain
D) Never, they are drought tolerant
  • 7. What is a common pest that affects tamarind trees?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Mealybugs
  • 8. What is a common disease that affects tamarind trees?
A) Black rot
B) Leaf spot
C) Root knot
D) Powdery mildew
  • 9. When do tamarind trees typically start bearing fruit?
A) 20 years
B) 1 year
C) 4 to 7 years
D) 10 to 15 years
  • 10. What color are ripe tamarind pods?
A) Brown
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Red
  • 11. How are tamarind pods typically harvested?
A) Using a machine
B) By shaking the tree
C) By hand
D) Using nets
  • 12. What is the primary component of the pulp inside a tamarind pod?
A) Tartaric acid
B) Lactic acid
C) Citric acid
D) Acetic acid
  • 13. Why is pruning important for tamarind trees?
A) To improve air circulation and fruit production
B) To stop growth
C) To weaken the tree
D) It's not important
  • 14. What type of soil drainage is best for tamarind trees?
A) Clay-heavy
B) Poorly drained
C) Waterlogged
D) Well-drained
  • 15. How much sunlight do tamarind trees need?
A) Partial shade
B) Full sun
C) Full shade
D) Indirect sunlight
  • 16. What is a benefit of using grafted tamarind trees?
A) Slower fruit production
B) Lower fruit yield
C) Faster fruit production
D) More disease susceptibility
  • 17. What is the purpose of mulching around tamarind trees?
A) To increase soil temperature dramatically
B) To compact the soil
C) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) To attract pests
  • 18. What is the best time of year to plant tamarind trees?
A) Winter
B) Dry season
C) Beginning of the rainy season
D) Any time of year
  • 19. What is the shelf life of dried tamarind pods?
A) Indefinitely
B) Several months
C) A few days
D) A few weeks
  • 20. What is the origin of the tamarind tree?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Australia
D) North America
  • 21. What is the water requirement for mature tamarind trees?
A) Drought-tolerant but benefits from irrigation in dry periods
B) Requires flooding
C) Needs constant watering
D) Cannot tolerate any watering
  • 22. What is a common use of tamarind pulp?
A) Culinary ingredient
B) Fuel
C) Fertilizer
D) Building material
  • 23. What should be done if a tamarind tree shows signs of nutrient deficiency?
A) Apply appropriate fertilizer
B) Ignore the symptoms
C) Remove the tree
D) Overwater the tree
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a method to control pests on tamarind trees?
A) Ignoring the infestation
B) Applying pesticides
C) Using sticky traps
D) Introducing natural predators
  • 25. What characteristic should you consider when choosing a tamarind variety?
A) Height of the tree
B) Taste of the pulp
C) Thickness of the trunk
D) Color of the leaves
  • 26. How can you improve soil fertility for tamarind trees?
A) Removing all organic matter
B) Adding sand
C) Adding compost or manure
D) Adding concrete
  • 27. What is the best way to store tamarind seeds?
A) In the refrigerator
B) Cool and dry place
C) In water
D) In direct sunlight
  • 28. What is a benefit of planting cover crops around tamarind trees?
A) Harm the tamarind trees
B) Increase soil compaction
C) Attract pests
D) Improve soil health and reduce erosion
  • 29. What tool is most useful for pruning higher branches on a mature tamarind tree?
A) Loppers or a pruning saw
B) Shovel
C) Rake
D) Hand trowel
  • 30. At what stage should fertilizer application be reduced for tamarind trees?
A) Immediately after planting
B) During the rainy season
C) Never reduce fertilizer
D) When the tree reaches maturity
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