How to Cultivate Huckleberries - Exam
  • 1. What type of soil acidity do huckleberries prefer?
A) Slightly Alkaline
B) Neutral
C) Alkaline
D) Acidic
  • 2. Which soil amendment is best for acidifying soil for huckleberries?
A) Lime
B) Wood Ash
C) Bone Meal
D) Sulfur
  • 3. What is the ideal pH range for huckleberry soil?
A) 4.5-5.5
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 3.0-4.0
D) 6.0-7.0
  • 4. Huckleberries prefer what type of sunlight?
A) Deep Shade
B) Full Sun
C) Full Shade
D) Partial Sun
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant huckleberry bushes?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 6. What type of fertilizer is best for huckleberries?
A) General purpose fertilizer
B) Acid-loving fertilizer
C) High-nitrogen fertilizer
D) High-phosphorus fertilizer
  • 7. How often should huckleberry bushes be watered?
A) Only when the soil is completely dry
B) Daily
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Never
  • 8. What is the main reason for pruning huckleberry bushes?
A) To make the bush look neater
B) To encourage flowering
C) To stunt growth
D) To improve air circulation and fruit production
  • 9. When is the best time to prune huckleberry bushes?
A) During the growing season
B) Late winter or early spring
C) In the fall
D) Immediately after fruiting
  • 10. Which of these is a common pest of huckleberry bushes?
A) Ladybugs
B) Praying Mantises
C) Aphids
D) Earthworms
  • 11. What can be used to protect huckleberry bushes from birds?
A) Music
B) Fertilizer
C) Pesticides
D) Netting
  • 12. How long does it typically take for a huckleberry bush to produce fruit after planting?
A) 2-3 years
B) 5-7 years
C) Immediately
D) 1 year
  • 13. What type of root system do huckleberries have?
A) Deep
B) Taproot
C) Extensive
D) Shallow
  • 14. What is the best way to propagate huckleberries?
A) Seeds
B) Air Layering
C) Cuttings
D) Grafting
  • 15. Which of these is a benefit of mulching around huckleberry bushes?
A) Retains moisture
B) Increases soil pH
C) Attracts pests
D) Reduces drainage
  • 16. What type of mulch is best for huckleberries?
A) Rubber mulch
B) Pine needles
C) Grass clippings
D) Gravel
  • 17. What climate do huckleberries generally prefer?
A) Hot, arid climate
B) Desert climate
C) Cool, moist climate
D) Tropical climate
  • 18. Which of the following can stunt huckleberry growth?
A) Regular watering
B) Sufficient sunlight
C) Well-drained soil
D) Poor drainage
  • 19. What is the primary method huckleberries are pollinated?
A) Bees
B) Self-pollination
C) Water
D) Wind
  • 20. What kind of fertilizer composition benefits huckleberry's root growth?
A) High phosphorus
B) High potassium
C) Low nitrogen
D) High nitrogen
  • 21. What soil texture will help huckleberries the most?
A) Sandy
B) Well-draining
C) Clay
D) Silty
  • 22. What kind of container should huckleberries be planted in?
A) Acid-safe containers
B) Plastic containers
C) Any type of container
D) Galvanized steel containers
  • 23. What does covering the soil in organic matter do?
A) Stops root growth
B) Helps maintain soil acidity
C) Decreases nutrient availability
D) Makes soil more alkaline
  • 24. What does 'inoculating' soil entail?
A) Adding pesticides
B) Increasing soil pH
C) Adding harmful chemicals
D) Introducing beneficial microbes
  • 25. Why is good air circulation important for huckleberries?
A) Helps with pollination
B) Reduces watering needs
C) Prevents fungal diseases
D) Increases sunlight
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a type of huckleberry?
A) Strawberry huckleberry
B) Mountain huckleberry
C) Evergreen huckleberry
D) Red huckleberry
  • 27. What is the ideal spacing between huckleberry plants?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 10 feet
C) 5-6 feet
D) 6 inches
  • 28. What does overwatering lead to in huckleberries?
A) Faster growth
B) More vibrant leaves
C) Increased fruit production
D) Root rot
  • 29. What does companion planting accomplish for huckleberries?
A) Increases sunlight
B) Encourages root growth
C) Discourages pests
D) Reduces water needs
  • 30. What is the best way to tell if huckleberries are ripe?
A) They are still green
B) They fall off easily
C) They are easily pulled from the plant
D) They are very hard
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