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