How to Cultivate Redcurrants - Test
  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for redcurrants?
A) Alkaline (7.5-8.0)
B) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.5)
C) Neutral (7.0)
D) Very acidic (5.0-5.5)
  • 2. When is the best time to plant redcurrant bushes?
A) Mid-summer
B) Immediately after fruiting
C) Dormant season (late fall or early spring)
D) Any time of year
  • 3. What type of pruning is most important for redcurrants?
A) Removing old and unproductive wood
B) Heading back all new growth
C) Removing all the leaves
D) Root pruning
  • 4. How much sunlight do redcurrant bushes need?
A) Full shade
B) Dappled sunlight
C) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
D) Partial shade (2-3 hours)
  • 5. What is a common pest that affects redcurrants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Earthworms
C) Bees
D) Aphids
  • 6. What is the typical fruiting time for redcurrants?
A) Early spring
B) Mid-summer
C) Late fall
D) Winter
  • 7. What is the best way to propagate redcurrants?
A) Air layering
B) Seed
C) Hardwood cuttings
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 8. How often should redcurrants be fertilized?
A) Annually in early spring
B) Every month
C) Every week
D) Never
  • 9. What is the ideal spacing between redcurrant bushes?
A) 4-5 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 1 foot
D) 10 feet
  • 10. What is a common disease affecting redcurrants?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Rust
C) Black spot
D) Leaf curl
  • 11. Why is good air circulation important for redcurrants?
A) To prevent fungal diseases
B) To keep the bushes warm
C) To attract pollinators
D) To increase fruit size
  • 12. What is the purpose of mulching around redcurrant bushes?
A) To provide shade
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To attract birds
D) To aerate the soil
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is best for redcurrants?
A) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10)
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High potassium fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 14. How should redcurrants be watered?
A) Lightly every day
B) Never water them
C) Only when the leaves wilt
D) Deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods
  • 15. What is the term for removing suckers from the base of the bush?
A) Pinching
B) Deadheading
C) Suckering
D) Heading back
  • 16. What structure helps protect redcurrant bushes from birds?
A) Sprinklers
B) Wind chimes
C) Netting
D) Scarecrow
  • 17. How do you encourage fruit production on redcurrants?
A) Removing flowers
B) Heavy watering
C) Planting in full shade
D) Proper pruning and fertilization
  • 18. What does 'dormant' mean in the context of redcurrant planting?
A) Actively growing
B) Fruiting
C) Flowering
D) A period of inactivity and rest
  • 19. What is the ideal temperature for redcurrant growth?
A) Arctic climates
B) Tropical climates
C) Desert climates
D) Cool temperate climates
  • 20. What indicates the need for lime application to the soil?
A) Slow growth
B) Soil test indicating high acidity
C) All of the above
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 21. Why is it important to harvest redcurrants when fully ripe?
A) To encourage more fruit production
B) To improve storage
C) To prevent disease
D) For the best flavor and sweetness
  • 22. What is the growth habit of a redcurrant bush?
A) Groundcover
B) Tree
C) Shrub
D) Vine
  • 23. What is the benefit of growing redcurrants in well-drained soil?
A) Increases nutrient uptake
B) Encourages faster growth
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Prevents root rot
  • 24. What type of pruning cut encourages new growth on redcurrants?
A) Shearing cut
B) Heading cut
C) Thinning cut
D) Base cut
  • 25. What is the best way to store harvested redcurrants?
A) In direct sunlight
B) At room temperature
C) Refrigerated in a sealed container
D) In a paper bag
  • 26. What is the main benefit of pruning redcurrants in late winter/early spring?
A) Promotes fruiting on new growth
B) Encourages leaf growth
C) Prevents disease
D) Reduces the size of the bush
  • 27. What is the potential problem of planting redcurrants near pine trees?
A) Increased acidity of the soil
B) No potential problems
C) Blocking sunlight
D) Attracting deer
  • 28. How does watering practices effect fungal disease?
A) Water only during the day
B) Water only during the evening
C) Water leaves frequently
D) Avoid wetting foliage
  • 29. What does the term 'self-fertile' mean in relation to redcurrants?
A) A single bush can produce fruit
B) Does not produce fruit
C) Requires two different bushes for fruit
D) Requires hand pollination
  • 30. Why might you choose to grow redcurrants as a standard?
A) For better sun exposure
B) To protect from pests
C) To produce more fruit
D) To improve air circulation and access to fruit
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