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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Why are fruit trees grafted?
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>What does hardiness mean?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>What site and soil conditions are required to grow three of the following:
:a. Apples
:b. Peaches
:c. Pears
:d. Plums
:e. Cherries
:f. Oranges
:g. An equivalent choice grown in your area, not listed above.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>What is a dwarf fruit tree, and how is it dwarfed?
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Plant at least two fruit trees and train them by pruning for at least two seasons, or train and prune an existing tree. With supervision fertilize and spray as needed for one growing season. Show an example of harvested fruit to your examiner.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Answer the following questions:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude></noinclude>What is pollination?
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude></noinclude>What is a pollinator?
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude></noinclude>Which trees need a pollinator?
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>How are young trees protected from rodent damage? Protect your young trees from rodents.
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Compare the qualities of flavor, texture, and appearance of two different varieties of the same fruit.
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