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