How to Identify and Classify White Currants
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes white currants from red currants?
A) Plant size
B) Root depth
C) Leaf shape
D) Fruit color
  • 2. What color are mature white currants?
A) Deep black
B) Dark purple
C) Translucent white or yellowish-white
D) Bright red
  • 3. To which plant family do white currants belong?
A) Solanaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Grossulariaceae
  • 4. White currants are a cultivar of which species?
A) Ribes alpinum
B) Ribes nigrum
C) Ribes uva-crispa
D) Ribes rubrum
  • 5. What is the typical shape of white currant berries?
A) Round
B) Oval
C) Irregular
D) Elongated
  • 6. How are white currants typically harvested?
A) Using specialized machinery
B) In clusters
C) Individually
D) By shaking the bush
  • 7. What is the taste profile generally associated with white currants?
A) Very bland
B) Extremely sour
C) Sweet and tart
D) Extremely sweet
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for white currants?
A) Animal feed
B) Desserts
C) Jams and jellies
D) Juices
  • 9. What type of plant is a white currant?
A) Shrub
B) Vine
C) Tree
D) Herb
  • 10. What is the typical size of a mature white currant bush?
A) 6-8 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 10-12 feet
D) 3-5 feet
  • 11. What type of soil do white currants prefer?
A) Sandy
B) Well-drained
C) Soggy
D) Compacted clay
  • 12. How much sunlight do white currants need to thrive?
A) Only afternoon sun
B) Full shade
C) Only morning sun
D) Full sun to partial shade
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects white currant bushes?
A) Currant borer
B) Japanese beetles
C) Aphids
D) Spider mites
  • 14. What is a common disease that affects white currant bushes?
A) Fruit blight
B) Leaf spot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Root rot
  • 15. When is the best time to prune white currant bushes?
A) Late fall
B) Mid-summer
C) Late winter or early spring
D) Early fall
  • 16. What does pruning help to improve in white currants?
A) Air circulation and fruit production
B) Leaf color
C) Plant size
D) Root depth
  • 17. How do white currant flowers typically appear?
A) Fragrant
B) Small and inconspicuous
C) Brightly colored
D) Large and showy
  • 18. What distinguishes 'Blanka' white currant variety?
A) Dwarf size
B) Red fruit color
C) Extremely large fruit
D) High yielding, disease resistance
  • 19. What is the chill hour requirement for white currants?
A) 1200-1400 hours
B) 800-1000 hours
C) 100-200 hours
D) 400-600 hours
  • 20. Which USDA hardiness zone is suitable for growing white currants?
A) Zones 9-11
B) Zones 3-8
C) Zones 12-13
D) Zones 1-2
  • 21. How does fruit size generally relate to the flavor intensity?
A) Smaller fruit often have a more intense flavor
B) Smaller fruit are always bland
C) Larger fruit always have more intense flavor
D) Size has no impact on flavor
  • 22. What is the best way to propagate white currants?
A) Grafting
B) Cuttings
C) Seeds
D) Air layering
  • 23. What time of year are white currants typically ripe?
A) Winter
B) Late fall
C) Early spring
D) Mid-summer
  • 24. Which nutrient is particularly important for white currant fruit production?
A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Phosphorus
  • 25. Why are white currants sometimes preferred over red currants in cooking?
A) Milder flavor and more translucent color
B) Higher acidity
C) Easier to grow
D) Longer shelf life
  • 26. What is the proper planting depth for a white currant cutting?
A) 1 inch
B) 2-3 inches
C) Just below the surface
D) 6 inches
  • 27. What tool is best used for pruning white currant bushes?
A) Hedge trimmer
B) Lawnmower
C) Axe
D) Pruning shears
  • 28. How should white currants be stored after harvesting?
A) In direct sunlight
B) Frozen
C) At room temperature
D) Refrigerated
  • 29. What benefit can white currants provide to a garden ecosystem?
A) Suppresses weed growth
B) Repels insects
C) Fixes nitrogen in the soil
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 30. What is a synonym for white currants?
A) Gooseberries
B) Elderberries
C) Blackberries
D) White currant berries
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