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