How to Cultivate Pears
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for pear trees?
A) 5.0 - 6.0
B) 6.0 - 7.0
C) 4.0 - 5.0
D) 7.0 - 8.0
  • 2. Which type of pear tree is generally considered more disease resistant?
A) Hybrid Pear
B) All Pears are equally disease prone
C) Asian Pear
D) European Pear
  • 3. What is the primary reason for thinning pear fruits?
A) To attract more pollinators
B) To prevent the tree from growing too tall
C) To decrease water requirements
D) To improve fruit size and quality
  • 4. When is the best time to prune pear trees?
A) Mid-Summer
B) Late Autumn
C) Anytime
D) Late Winter/Early Spring
  • 5. What is a common method of propagating pear trees?
A) Root Cuttings
B) Leaf Cuttings
C) Direct Seeding
D) Grafting
  • 6. What is the purpose of dormant oil spray?
A) To encourage early blooming
B) To control overwintering pests
C) To ripen the fruit faster
D) To fertilize the tree
  • 7. Which nutrient is most important for fruit development in pears?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
  • 8. How often should young pear trees be watered?
A) Never, they are drought tolerant
B) Only when the leaves wilt
C) Once a month
D) Regularly, especially during dry periods
  • 9. What is the best way to protect pear trees from frost damage during bloom?
A) Water the tree heavily
B) Prune the tree heavily
C) Cover the tree with a frost blanket
D) Apply fertilizer
  • 10. Fire blight is a common disease affecting pear trees. What type of pathogen causes it?
A) Nematode
B) Bacteria
C) Fungus
D) Virus
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a well-cared-for pear tree?
A) 50-75 years
B) 10-20 years
C) 100+ years
D) 5-10 years
  • 12. Why are cross-pollination partners often necessary for pear trees?
A) To increase the size of the tree
B) To prevent disease
C) To speed up the ripening process
D) Many varieties are self-infertile
  • 13. Which of these is a common pear tree pest?
A) Earthworm
B) Codling Moth
C) Praying Mantis
D) Ladybug
  • 14. What does 'scion' refer to in grafting pear trees?
A) The rootstock of the grafted plant
B) The top portion of the grafted plant
C) The grafting wax
D) The grafting tool
  • 15. How does mulching benefit pear trees?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Increases soil pH
C) Repels birds
D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 16. What is the ideal spacing between pear trees?
A) 30-40 feet
B) 2-3 feet
C) 5-10 feet
D) 15-20 feet
  • 17. When do most pear varieties typically ripen?
A) Late Spring
B) Late Summer/Early Fall
C) Mid-Winter
D) Early Spring
  • 18. What is 'fruit set' in pear cultivation?
A) The pruning of a pear tree
B) The planting 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 encourage multiple trunks
B) To create a weeping shape
C) To minimize fruit production
D) To establish a strong central trunk
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a sign of overwatering a pear tree?
A) Root rot
B) Leaf drop
C) Stunted growth
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 22. Which of the following is a common symptom of pear scab?
A) Yellowing of leaves
B) Wilting of branches
C) Olive-green spots on leaves and fruit
D) Swollen trunk
  • 23. Why are pear trees often trained onto a trellis?
A) To increase water uptake
B) To improve sunlight exposure and air circulation
C) To prevent root rot
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) Higher fruit yield
C) Easier to manage and harvest fruit
D) Longer lifespan
  • 25. How can you protect pear fruit from bird damage?
A) Pruning heavily
B) Fertilizing the tree more
C) Netting
D) Ignoring the problem
  • 26. What does it mean when a pear is 'hard ripe'?
A) Mature but not yet soft and ready to eat
B) Underripe and sour
C) Rotten and inedible
D) Overripe and mushy
  • 27. What should be done with fallen pear leaves to prevent disease spread?
A) Use them for compost
B) Remove and destroy them
C) Leave them as mulch
D) Bury them
  • 28. Which of the following is a method of controlling codling moths in pear trees?
A) Pheromone traps
B) Watering more frequently
C) Applying fertilizer
D) Planting companion herbs
  • 29. What is the role of bees in pear tree cultivation?
A) Fertilization
B) Pest control
C) Water distribution
D) Pollination
  • 30. Which pear variety is known for its buttery texture?
A) Bosc
B) Bartlett
C) Comice
D) Anjou
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