How to Identify and Classify Strawberries
  • 1. What is the primary color used to identify ripe strawberries?
A) Blue
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Red
  • 2. Which characteristic indicates a potentially overripe strawberry?
A) Bright red color
B) Mushy texture
C) Shiny skin
D) Firm texture
  • 3. What is the ideal shape of a high-quality strawberry?
A) Elongated
B) Square
C) Conical
D) Irregular
  • 4. What is the purpose of the calyx (green cap) on a strawberry?
A) Provides nutrients
B) Attracts pollinators
C) Protects the berry
D) Indicates ripeness
  • 5. What does the size of the seeds on a strawberry indicate?
A) Indicates sweetness
B) Indicates pollination success
C) Indicates acidity
D) Indicates ripeness
  • 6. Which of these is NOT a common type of strawberry?
A) Blueberry
B) June-bearing
C) Everbearing
D) Day-neutral
  • 7. What is the typical growing season for June-bearing strawberries?
A) All year round
B) Short, in June
C) Late Summer
D) Spring and Fall
  • 8. Everbearing strawberries produce fruit primarily during which seasons?
A) Continuously throughout the year
B) Only in Winter
C) Only in Summer
D) Spring and Fall
  • 9. How do day-neutral strawberries differ from other types?
A) Produce fruit regardless of day length
B) Only produce fruit during short days
C) Require specific day lengths to produce fruit
D) Only produce fruit during long days
  • 10. Which strawberry cultivar is known for its large size?
A) Chandler
B) Seascape
C) Ozark Beauty
D) Albion
  • 11. What is a key characteristic of 'Albion' strawberries?
A) Disease resistance
B) Early ripening
C) Extremely large size
D) Unique flavor
  • 12. Which strawberry type often produces the largest berries?
A) June-bearing
B) Day-neutral
C) Everbearing
D) Alpine
  • 13. What is the best way to assess the aroma of a strawberry?
A) Look at the color
B) Taste a small piece
C) Squeeze the berry
D) Gently smell the berry
  • 14. What does a lack of shine on a strawberry's skin indicate?
A) New growth
B) High sugar content
C) Potential staleness
D) Peak ripeness
  • 15. A pale or white area near the stem of a strawberry suggests what?
A) Overripeness
B) Incomplete ripening
C) A genetic variation
D) A specific cultivar
  • 16. What does the term 'plug plant' refer to in strawberry cultivation?
A) A method of pest control
B) A device for harvesting strawberries
C) A small, established strawberry plant
D) A fertilizer for strawberries
  • 17. Why is it important to remove runners from everbearing strawberry plants?
A) To encourage fruit production
B) To improve root development
C) To increase leaf growth
D) To prevent disease
  • 18. What type of soil is generally best for growing strawberries?
A) Sandy soil with poor drainage
B) Well-drained, slightly acidic
C) Alkaline soil
D) Heavy clay soil
  • 19. What are 'strawberries' botanically classified as?
A) Pome
B) Berry
C) Drupe
D) Aggregate accessory fruit
  • 20. What is the purpose of raised beds in strawberry cultivation?
A) Pest control
B) Improved drainage
C) Increased sunlight exposure
D) Easier harvesting
  • 21. What does 'crown rot' primarily affect in strawberry plants?
A) The roots
B) Base of the plant
C) The fruit
D) The leaves
  • 22. What is a common pest that affects strawberries?
A) Butterflies
B) Ladybugs
C) Bees
D) Slugs
  • 23. Which of these is a common method for propagating strawberries?
A) Grafting
B) Using runners
C) Budding
D) Air layering
  • 24. How often should you typically water strawberries?
A) Consistently to keep soil moist
B) Daily
C) Rarely
D) Only when leaves wilt
  • 25. What is a common use of alpine strawberries, besides fresh eating?
A) Jam making
B) Garnishes
C) Wine production
D) Livestock feed
  • 26. What is the color of the flowers of most strawberry varieties?
A) Pink
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
  • 27. What is the recommended pH level for strawberry plants?
A) 7.0-8.0
B) 5.5-6.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 6.5-7.5
  • 28. What is the proper way to harvest a strawberry?
A) Pulling on the fruit itself
B) Tugging at the calyx
C) Cutting the stem
D) Pinch the stem above the calyx
  • 29. What is a common symptom of nitrogen deficiency in strawberry plants?
A) Stunted growth
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Excessive fruit production
D) Dark green leaves
  • 30. What is the benefit of using mulch around strawberry plants?
A) Provides shade
B) Adds nutrients to the soil
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
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