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How to Identify and Classify Currants
  • 1. What is the most defining characteristic to differentiate currants from gooseberries?
A) Currants grow in clusters; gooseberries grow singly.
B) Currants are sweet; gooseberries are sour.
C) Currants are always red; gooseberries are always green.
D) Currants are thorny; gooseberries are thornless.
  • 2. Which genus do currants belong to?
A) Fragaria
B) Vaccinium
C) Rubus
D) Ribes
  • 3. What color are the berries of the 'Red Lake' currant variety?
A) Pink
B) Black
C) White
D) Red
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common color for currant berries?
A) Blue
B) Black
C) Red
D) White
  • 5. How are black currants typically used compared to red currants?
A) Exclusively used in alcoholic beverages.
B) More often eaten fresh due to their sweetness.
C) Only used as ornamental plants.
D) More often used in jams and preserves due to their strong flavor.
  • 6. What is a characteristic flavor profile of black currants?
A) Earthy and tart with a unique aroma.
B) Extremely sweet and fruity.
C) Bitter and unpleasant.
D) Mild and bland.
  • 7. What leaf characteristic is helpful for currant identification?
A) Palmate lobed leaves.
B) Smooth, oval leaves.
C) Serrated, heart-shaped leaves.
D) Needle-like leaves.
  • 8. How many lobes do currant leaves typically have?
A) 3-5
B) 6-8
C) More than 10
D) 1-2
  • 9. What is the typical growth habit of a currant bush?
A) Upright and spreading.
B) Columnar and narrow.
C) Trailing and vine-like.
D) Ground-hugging and low.
  • 10. Which currant species is commonly used for creating 'crème de cassis' liqueur?
A) White currant (Ribes rubrum 'White Versailles').
B) Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum).
C) Red currant (Ribes rubrum).
D) Black currant (Ribes nigrum).
  • 11. How does the flavor of white currants compare to red currants?
A) Identical in flavor.
B) Sweeter and less tart.
C) Bitter and unpleasant.
D) More tart and acidic.
  • 12. What is the flowering time for most currant varieties?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Autumn
  • 13. What type of soil do currants prefer?
A) Extremely acidic soil.
B) Waterlogged, clay soil.
C) Dry, sandy soil.
D) Well-drained, fertile soil.
  • 14. How much sunlight do currants need to thrive?
A) Artificial light only.
B) Full sun to partial shade.
C) Full shade only.
D) Very little sunlight.
  • 15. What is the primary method of propagating currants?
A) Air layering.
B) Grafting.
C) Cuttings.
D) Seeds.
  • 16. Which disease is a significant concern for currant bushes?
A) White pine blister rust.
B) Powdery mildew.
C) Apple scab.
D) Black spot.
  • 17. Why is white pine blister rust a concern for currant growers?
A) The disease has no impact on currant plants.
B) Currants are an alternate host for the disease, impacting white pines.
C) The disease only affects the fruit, not the plant.
D) Currants are directly killed by the disease.
  • 18. What is the best time of year to prune currant bushes?
A) Any time of year.
B) Mid-summer.
C) Late winter or early spring.
D) Late autumn.
  • 19. What is the purpose of pruning currant bushes?
A) To prevent flowering.
B) To stunt the plant's growth.
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production.
D) To make the plant more aesthetically pleasing.
  • 20. How many years does it typically take for a newly planted currant bush to produce fruit?
A) 1-3 years.
B) Immediately after planting.
C) 5-7 years.
D) 10+ years.
  • 21. What is the approximate height of a mature currant bush?
A) 10-15 feet.
B) Over 20 feet.
C) Less than 1 foot.
D) 3-5 feet.
  • 22. What is a potential pest that can affect currant bushes?
A) Currant borer.
B) Japanese beetle.
C) All of the above.
D) Aphids.
  • 23. Where do currants typically produce the most fruit?
A) Equally on all wood ages
B) On new growth only
C) On the oldest wood
D) On 2-3 year old wood
  • 24. Which species of currant is known for its ornamental value due to fragrant yellow flowers?
A) Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
B) Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum)
C) Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)
D) Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)
  • 25. What nutrient is particularly important for currant growth and fruit production?
A) Phosphorus
B) Nitrogen
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
  • 26. Which form of nitrogen is most readily available to currant bushes?
A) Nitrate
B) Urea
C) Ammonium
D) Atmospheric nitrogen
  • 27. What pH level is ideal for growing currants?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) Above 9.0
  • 28. Which is a common use for currant leaves?
A) Animal feed
B) Mulching material
C) Making herbal tea
D) Used to make paper
  • 29. Which vitamin are currants particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
  • 30. What is the best way to protect currants from birds?
A) Shiny objects
B) Netting
C) Loud noises
D) Scarecrows
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