How to Identify and Classify Raspberries - Test
  • 1. What is the primary fruit characteristic used to identify raspberries?
A) The thorniness of the plant.
B) The color of the canes.
C) The ease with which the fruit separates from the receptacle.
D) The size of the leaves.
  • 2. If a fruit comes off the plant leaving a white core (receptacle) exposed, it is likely a:
A) Strawberry
B) Dewberry
C) Raspberry
D) Blackberry
  • 3. What is the typical color of a red raspberry?
A) Red to dark red
B) Black
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 4. What type of cane growth characterizes summer-bearing raspberries?
A) Fruiting on both first and second-year canes
B) Fruiting directly from the root system
C) Fruiting on second-year canes (floricanes)
D) Fruiting on first-year canes (primocanes)
  • 5. What type of cane growth characterizes fall-bearing raspberries?
A) Fruiting on both first and second-year canes
B) Fruiting on first-year canes (primocanes)
C) Fruiting only after a period of dormancy
D) Fruiting on second-year canes (floricanes)
  • 6. Which of the following is a common characteristic of black raspberries?
A) Purple fruit and trailing canes
B) Red fruit and erect canes
C) Yellow fruit and thornless canes
D) Black fruit and arching canes
  • 7. What is the term for raspberries that produce two crops per year?
A) Annual
B) Everbearing
C) Perennial
D) Biennial
  • 8. The term 'primocane' refers to:
A) The flower buds
B) A first-year cane
C) The root system
D) A second-year cane
  • 9. The term 'floricane' refers to:
A) The flower buds
B) A first-year cane
C) A second-year cane
D) The root system
  • 10. Which cane type will produce fruit on a summer-bearing raspberry?
A) Primocane
B) Root sucker
C) Leaf stem
D) Floricane
  • 11. What is the general shape of a raspberry leaf?
A) Compound
B) Simple
C) Needle-like
D) Scale-like
  • 12. What is a common characteristic of purple raspberries?
A) They are resistant to all common raspberry diseases
B) They are hybrids of red and black raspberries
C) They only grow in specific soil types
D) They are true-breeding varieties
  • 13. How does pruning differ between summer-bearing and fall-bearing raspberries?
A) Fall-bearing requires removal of floricanes, summer-bearing can be mowed down.
B) Neither type requires pruning.
C) Both types require the same pruning methods.
D) Summer-bearing requires removal of floricanes, fall-bearing can be mowed down.
  • 14. Which of the following factors is important when selecting a raspberry variety?
A) Disease resistance
B) Leaf shape
C) Flower color
D) Cane height
  • 15. What soil pH is generally best for growing raspberries?
A) Alkaline (8.0-9.0)
B) Highly acidic (4.0-5.0)
C) Neutral (7.0)
D) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.8)
  • 16. What does 'self-fruitful' mean in the context of raspberries?
A) The plant does not require pollination to produce fruit.
B) The plant can pollinate itself to produce fruit.
C) The plant requires cross-pollination with another variety.
D) The plant is resistant to most common diseases.
  • 17. How are most raspberry plants propagated?
A) From grafting
B) From root suckers or cane cuttings
C) From seeds
D) From leaf cuttings
  • 18. Which of the following is a common raspberry pest?
A) Raspberry crown borer
B) Squash vine borer
C) Tomato hornworm
D) Rose aphid
  • 19. Which of the following is a common raspberry disease?
A) Late blight
B) Powdery mildew
C) Anthracnose
D) Septoria leaf spot
  • 20. What is the ideal planting depth for raspberry plants?
A) At the same depth they were in the nursery.
B) Deeper than they were in the nursery.
C) Shallower than they were in the nursery.
D) It does not matter as long as the roots are covered.
  • 21. What is the typical spacing between raspberry plants in a row?
A) 6-8 inches
B) 5-6 feet
C) 10-12 feet
D) 2-3 feet
  • 22. What type of support system is often used for raspberries?
A) Fertilizing
B) Mulching
C) Staking
D) Trellis
  • 23. Why is good air circulation important for raspberry plants?
A) To increase fruit size.
B) To deter insect pests.
C) To reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
D) To improve pollination.
  • 24. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for raspberries?
A) A balanced fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
B) A high-nitrogen fertilizer.
C) A high-phosphorus fertilizer.
D) A high-potassium fertilizer.
  • 25. When is the best time to harvest raspberries?
A) When the fruit is fully colored and easily separates from the receptacle.
B) When the fruit is overripe and soft.
C) When the fruit is still slightly green.
D) It does not matter as long as the fruit is on the plant
  • 26. What is the best way to store freshly harvested raspberries?
A) Refrigerate immediately in a shallow container.
B) Freeze them without washing.
C) Wash them immediately and then refrigerate.
D) Leave them at room temperature in a sealed container.
  • 27. What causes crumbly fruit in raspberries?
A) Poor pollination or virus infection
B) Nutrient deficiency
C) Insect damage
D) Overwatering
  • 28. What does it mean for a raspberry variety to be 'thornless'?
A) The canes have very few or no thorns.
B) The plant does not produce any fruit.
C) The plant requires no pruning.
D) The plant is resistant to all diseases.
  • 29. If a raspberry plant's leaves are yellowing, what might be the cause?
A) Too much water
B) Nutrient deficiency or virus
C) Too much sun
D) Normal seasonal change
  • 30. What is the function of mulching around raspberry plants?
A) Increase sunlight exposure
B) Suppress weeds, retain moisture, and regulate soil temperature
C) Prevent insect infestations
D) Attract pollinators
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