How to Cultivate Sugar Apples
  • 1. What climate is ideal for growing sugar apples?
A) Warm and dry
B) Temperate with high humidity
C) Arctic with permafrost
D) Cold and wet
  • 2. What type of soil is best for sugar apples?
A) Rocky soil with high alkalinity
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Clay soil with poor drainage
D) Well-drained, sandy loam
  • 3. What is the recommended pH level for sugar apple soil?
A) Above 10.0
B) 8.0 - 9.0
C) 6.0 - 7.5
D) 4.0 - 5.0
  • 4. How are sugar apple trees typically propagated?
A) Division
B) Grafting
C) Direct seeding
D) Air layering
  • 5. What is the best time to plant sugar apple trees?
A) Early spring or late fall
B) Anytime, regardless of the season
C) Winter during freezing temperatures
D) Mid-summer
  • 6. How much space should be between sugar apple trees?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 15-20 feet
C) 5-7 feet
D) 30-40 feet
  • 7. What is the main purpose of pruning sugar apple trees?
A) To make the tree look aesthetically pleasing only
B) To stunt growth
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To prevent flowering
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for sugar apples?
A) Balanced NPK fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer only
C) High phosphorus fertilizer only
D) No fertilizer needed
  • 9. How often should sugar apple trees be watered?
A) Only when the leaves wilt
B) Regularly, especially during dry periods
C) Never water them
D) Constantly keep the soil waterlogged
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Honeybees
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Mealybugs
  • 11. What is a common disease that affects sugar apple trees?
A) Powdery mildew on avocados
B) Anthracnose
C) Root rot due to drought
D) Citrus greening
  • 12. How can you control pests on sugar apple trees organically?
A) Ignoring the infestation
B) Using chemical pesticides excessively
C) Insecticidal soap
D) Burning the tree
  • 13. How can you control diseases on sugar apple trees?
A) Fungicides and proper sanitation
B) Applying high nitrogen fertilizer
C) Watering excessively
D) Ignoring the disease
  • 14. How long does it typically take for a sugar apple tree to bear fruit after planting?
A) Never
B) 3-5 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 1 year
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a sugar apple is ripe?
A) The fruit has fallen to the ground and is bruised
B) The segments separate easily
C) The fruit is hard and firm
D) The fruit is completely green
  • 16. What is the proper way to harvest sugar apples?
A) Using a knife to cut the fruit while it's still unripe
B) Shaking the tree
C) Pulling the fruit forcefully
D) Gently twist the fruit from the tree
  • 17. How should sugar apples be stored after harvesting?
A) At room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate
B) In the freezer
C) In a sealed plastic bag without ventilation
D) Under direct sunlight
  • 18. What is the most common use for sugar apples?
A) Fueling cars
B) Making furniture
C) Eating fresh
D) Building houses
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing sugar apples?
A) Source of income
B) Requires extremely cold climate
C) Providing nutritious fruit
D) Enhancing biodiversity
  • 20. What is the importance of mulching around sugar apple trees?
A) Dries out the soil
B) Blocks sunlight from the roots
C) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
D) Attracts pests
  • 21. What type of grafting is commonly used for sugar apple?
A) Bridge grafting
B) Approach grafting
C) Thread grafting
D) Cleft grafting
  • 22. What does NPK stand for in fertilizer?
A) Nickel, Platinum, Krypton
B) Sodium, Polonium, Potassium
C) Neon, Protactinium, Krypton
D) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • 23. Why is proper drainage important for sugar apple trees?
A) Prevents root rot
B) Attracts beneficial insects
C) Increases soil salinity
D) Encourages algal growth
  • 24. Which part of the sugar apple plant is used medicinally?
A) Leaves, seeds, and fruit
B) None of the parts
C) Only the roots
D) Only the bark
  • 25. What is the role of pollination in sugar apple fruit production?
A) Essential for fruit set
B) Irrelevant to fruit production
C) Harms the fruit development
D) Only affects the color of the fruit
  • 26. Which of the following is a sign of overwatering a sugar apple tree?
A) Increased fruit production
B) Rapid growth
C) Dark green leaves
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 27. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a sugar apple tree?
A) To decrease the number of fruits
B) To stunt the tree's growth
C) To improve the size and quality of the remaining fruit
D) To make the tree look more attractive
  • 28. Which nutrient deficiency is indicated by stunted growth and small leaves?
A) Phosphorus deficiency
B) Nitrogen deficiency
C) Calcium deficiency
D) Potassium deficiency
  • 29. What is the meaning of 'hardening off' seedlings before transplanting?
A) Freezing seedlings
B) Keeping seedlings indoors permanently
C) Acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions
D) Fertilizing seedlings heavily
  • 30. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil when planting sugar apples?
A) To sterilize the soil
B) To improve soil structure and fertility
C) To attract harmful insects
D) To make the soil more acidic
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