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