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How to Cultivate Redcurrants - Test
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  • 1. What is the ideal soil pH for redcurrants?
A) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.5)
B) Alkaline (7.5-8.0)
C) Neutral (7.0)
D) Very acidic (5.0-5.5)
  • 2. When is the best time to plant redcurrant bushes?
A) Any time of year
B) Immediately after fruiting
C) Mid-summer
D) Dormant season (late fall or early spring)
  • 3. What type of pruning is most important for redcurrants?
A) Heading back all new growth
B) Removing all the leaves
C) Root pruning
D) Removing old and unproductive wood
  • 4. How much sunlight do redcurrant bushes need?
A) Dappled sunlight
B) At least 6 hours of direct sunlight
C) Partial shade (2-3 hours)
D) Full shade
  • 5. What is a common pest that affects redcurrants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Bees
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 6. What is the typical fruiting time for redcurrants?
A) Early spring
B) Mid-summer
C) Late fall
D) Winter
  • 7. What is the best way to propagate redcurrants?
A) Seed
B) Hardwood cuttings
C) Leaf cuttings
D) Air layering
  • 8. How often should redcurrants be fertilized?
A) Annually in early spring
B) Every week
C) Every month
D) Never
  • 9. What is the ideal spacing between redcurrant bushes?
A) 20 feet
B) 10 feet
C) 4-5 feet
D) 1 foot
  • 10. What is a common disease affecting redcurrants?
A) Rust
B) Black spot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Leaf curl
  • 11. Why is good air circulation important for redcurrants?
A) To increase fruit size
B) To prevent fungal diseases
C) To keep the bushes warm
D) To attract pollinators
  • 12. What is the purpose of mulching around redcurrant bushes?
A) To provide shade
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To aerate the soil
D) To attract birds
  • 13. What type of fertilizer is best for redcurrants?
A) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10)
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) High phosphorus fertilizer
D) High potassium fertilizer
  • 14. How should redcurrants be watered?
A) Deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Never water them
C) Lightly every day
D) Only when the leaves wilt
  • 15. What is the term for removing suckers from the base of the bush?
A) Heading back
B) Deadheading
C) Suckering
D) Pinching
  • 16. What structure helps protect redcurrant bushes from birds?
A) Scarecrow
B) Sprinklers
C) Wind chimes
D) Netting
  • 17. How do you encourage fruit production on redcurrants?
A) Proper pruning and fertilization
B) Heavy watering
C) Planting in full shade
D) Removing flowers
  • 18. What does 'dormant' mean in the context of redcurrant planting?
A) Actively growing
B) A period of inactivity and rest
C) Flowering
D) Fruiting
  • 19. What is the ideal temperature for redcurrant growth?
A) Tropical climates
B) Arctic climates
C) Cool temperate climates
D) Desert climates
  • 20. What indicates the need for lime application to the soil?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Slow growth
C) All of the above
D) Soil test indicating high acidity
  • 21. Why is it important to harvest redcurrants when fully ripe?
A) To encourage more fruit production
B) To improve storage
C) To prevent disease
D) For the best flavor and sweetness
  • 22. What is the growth habit of a redcurrant bush?
A) Vine
B) Tree
C) Shrub
D) Groundcover
  • 23. What is the benefit of growing redcurrants in well-drained soil?
A) Increases nutrient uptake
B) Prevents root rot
C) Encourages faster growth
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 24. What type of pruning cut encourages new growth on redcurrants?
A) Shearing cut
B) Thinning cut
C) Heading cut
D) Base cut
  • 25. What is the best way to store harvested redcurrants?
A) In direct sunlight
B) Refrigerated in a sealed container
C) At room temperature
D) In a paper bag
  • 26. What is the main benefit of pruning redcurrants in late winter/early spring?
A) Promotes fruiting on new growth
B) Reduces the size of the bush
C) Prevents disease
D) Encourages leaf growth
  • 27. What is the potential problem of planting redcurrants near pine trees?
A) Blocking sunlight
B) No potential problems
C) Attracting deer
D) Increased acidity of the soil
  • 28. How does watering practices effect fungal disease?
A) Water leaves frequently
B) Water only during the evening
C) Avoid wetting foliage
D) Water only during the day
  • 29. What does the term 'self-fertile' mean in relation to redcurrants?
A) A single bush can produce fruit
B) Requires hand pollination
C) Does not produce fruit
D) Requires two different bushes for fruit
  • 30. Why might you choose to grow redcurrants as a standard?
A) For better sun exposure
B) To protect from pests
C) To produce more fruit
D) To improve air circulation and access to fruit
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