How to Identify and Classify Redcurrants
  • 1. What is the defining characteristic of redcurrants?
A) Fuzzy green berries
B) Translucent red berries
C) Spotted yellow berries
D) Opaque black berries
  • 2. To what family do redcurrants belong?
A) Grossulariaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 3. What type of plant is a redcurrant?
A) Vine
B) Shrub
C) Herb
D) Tree
  • 4. How are redcurrants typically arranged on the plant?
A) Scattered randomly
B) In clusters or strigs
C) Singly on stems
D) Buried in the ground
  • 5. What is the typical leaf shape of a redcurrant plant?
A) Needle-like
B) Round
C) Lobed
D) Linear
  • 6. What color are redcurrant flowers typically?
A) Deep purple
B) Greenish-yellow
C) Bright red
D) Pure white
  • 7. What distinguishes 'Rovada' redcurrants?
A) Late ripening, long strigs
B) White berries, compact bush
C) Early ripening, small berries
D) Black berries, drooping branches
  • 8. What distinguishes 'Red Lake' redcurrants?
A) Large, bright red berries
B) Pink berries, very tart flavor
C) Yellow berries, disease resistant
D) Small, dark red berries
  • 9. How does 'Jonkheer van Tets' differ from other varieties?
A) Black fruit
B) Late ripening
C) Early ripening
D) Dwarf size
  • 10. What is the skin texture of a ripe redcurrant berry?
A) Smooth and shiny
B) Fuzzy
C) Waxy
D) Rough and bumpy
  • 11. Where are redcurrants typically found growing?
A) Arid deserts
B) Polar regions
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Temperate climates
  • 12. What type of soil do redcurrants prefer?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Well-drained soil
C) Clay-heavy soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 13. What is the typical height of a mature redcurrant bush?
A) More than 10 feet
B) 3-5 feet
C) Only a few inches
D) Less than 1 foot
  • 14. How do you distinguish a redcurrant from a gooseberry?
A) Gooseberries have spines.
B) Redcurrants grow on vines.
C) Redcurrants have larger berries.
D) Gooseberries are always red.
  • 15. What is the taste of a redcurrant typically described as?
A) Completely tasteless
B) Bitter and sour
C) Tart and slightly sweet
D) Very sweet and mild
  • 16. What is the interior flesh of a redcurrant like?
A) Starchy and bland
B) Juicy and seedy
C) Dry and powdery
D) Hard and fibrous
  • 17. How many seeds are typically inside a redcurrant berry?
A) Hundreds
B) Several
C) None
D) Only one
  • 18. Which method is best for propagating redcurrants?
A) Grafting
B) Cuttings
C) Air layering
D) Seeds
  • 19. What is a common disease that affects redcurrants?
A) Apple scab
B) Tomato blight
C) Rose rust
D) Powdery mildew
  • 20. What is a common pest that affects redcurrants?
A) Aphids
B) Snails
C) Grasshoppers
D) Beetles
  • 21. What is the primary use of redcurrants?
A) Fuel source
B) Animal feed
C) Jams and jellies
D) Building materials
  • 22. What vitamin are redcurrants a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 23. At what stage should redcurrants be harvested?
A) After the first frost
B) When they are still green
C) When they are hard
D) When they are fully colored and slightly soft
  • 24. What is the approximate pH level preferred by redcurrant plants?
A) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.5)
B) Neutral (7.0)
C) Very alkaline (8.0-8.5)
D) Very acidic (4.0-4.5)
  • 25. What does 'self-fertile' mean for redcurrants?
A) They require another plant for pollination
B) They only produce white flowers
C) They cannot produce fruit
D) They can pollinate themselves
  • 26. How should redcurrant bushes be pruned?
A) Prune only the new growth
B) Leave all branches untouched
C) Prune all branches to the ground
D) Remove old and crossing branches
  • 27. What is the dormant season for redcurrants?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
  • 28. What is the benefit of netting redcurrant bushes?
A) Better air circulation
B) Increased sunlight exposure
C) Protection from birds
D) Reduced watering needs
  • 29. If a redcurrant bush isn't producing fruit, what could be the cause?
A) Too much fertilizer
B) Over-watering
C) Insufficient sunlight
D) Excessive pruning
  • 30. What is the ideal spacing when planting redcurrant bushes?
A) 10 feet apart
B) 4-5 feet apart
C) 1 foot apart
D) Right next to each other
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