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How to Identify and Classify Currants - Quiz
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the most defining characteristic to differentiate currants from gooseberries?
A) Currants are sweet; gooseberries are sour.
B) Currants grow in clusters; gooseberries grow singly.
C) Currants are thorny; gooseberries are thornless.
D) Currants are always red; gooseberries are always green.
  • 2. Which genus do currants belong to?
A) Vaccinium
B) Ribes
C) Rubus
D) Fragaria
  • 3. What color are the berries of the 'Red Lake' currant variety?
A) White
B) Red
C) Pink
D) Black
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common color for currant berries?
A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Black
  • 5. How are black currants typically used compared to red currants?
A) Exclusively used in alcoholic beverages.
B) More often used in jams and preserves due to their strong flavor.
C) More often eaten fresh due to their sweetness.
D) Only used as ornamental plants.
  • 6. What is a characteristic flavor profile of black currants?
A) Earthy and tart with a unique aroma.
B) Mild and bland.
C) Bitter and unpleasant.
D) Extremely sweet and fruity.
  • 7. What leaf characteristic is helpful for currant identification?
A) Needle-like leaves.
B) Smooth, oval leaves.
C) Serrated, heart-shaped leaves.
D) Palmate lobed leaves.
  • 8. How many lobes do currant leaves typically have?
A) 3-5
B) More than 10
C) 1-2
D) 6-8
  • 9. What is the typical growth habit of a currant bush?
A) Ground-hugging and low.
B) Columnar and narrow.
C) Upright and spreading.
D) Trailing and vine-like.
  • 10. Which currant species is commonly used for creating 'crème de cassis' liqueur?
A) Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum).
B) Red currant (Ribes rubrum).
C) Black currant (Ribes nigrum).
D) White currant (Ribes rubrum 'White Versailles').
  • 11. How does the flavor of white currants compare to red currants?
A) Sweeter and less tart.
B) Bitter and unpleasant.
C) More tart and acidic.
D) Identical in flavor.
  • 12. What is the flowering time for most currant varieties?
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 13. What type of soil do currants prefer?
A) Well-drained, fertile soil.
B) Waterlogged, clay soil.
C) Dry, sandy soil.
D) Extremely acidic soil.
  • 14. How much sunlight do currants need to thrive?
A) Full sun to partial shade.
B) Very little sunlight.
C) Artificial light only.
D) Full shade only.
  • 15. What is the primary method of propagating currants?
A) Cuttings.
B) Grafting.
C) Seeds.
D) Air layering.
  • 16. Which disease is a significant concern for currant bushes?
A) Apple scab.
B) Powdery mildew.
C) White pine blister rust.
D) Black spot.
  • 17. Why is white pine blister rust a concern for currant growers?
A) The disease has no impact on currant plants.
B) Currants are directly killed by the disease.
C) The disease only affects the fruit, not the plant.
D) Currants are an alternate host for the disease, impacting white pines.
  • 18. What is the best time of year to prune currant bushes?
A) Late autumn.
B) Mid-summer.
C) Any time of year.
D) Late winter or early spring.
  • 19. What is the purpose of pruning currant bushes?
A) To prevent flowering.
B) To stunt the plant's growth.
C) To make the plant more aesthetically pleasing.
D) To improve air circulation and fruit production.
  • 20. How many years does it typically take for a newly planted currant bush to produce fruit?
A) 1-3 years.
B) Immediately after planting.
C) 10+ years.
D) 5-7 years.
  • 21. What is the approximate height of a mature currant bush?
A) 10-15 feet.
B) 3-5 feet.
C) Over 20 feet.
D) Less than 1 foot.
  • 22. What is a potential pest that can affect currant bushes?
A) Currant borer.
B) Japanese beetle.
C) All of the above.
D) Aphids.
  • 23. Where do currants typically produce the most fruit?
A) On new growth only
B) On the oldest wood
C) On 2-3 year old wood
D) Equally on all wood ages
  • 24. Which species of currant is known for its ornamental value due to fragrant yellow flowers?
A) Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
B) Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum)
C) Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)
D) Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)
  • 25. What nutrient is particularly important for currant growth and fruit production?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
  • 26. Which form of nitrogen is most readily available to currant bushes?
A) Atmospheric nitrogen
B) Nitrate
C) Ammonium
D) Urea
  • 27. What pH level is ideal for growing currants?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 4.0-5.0
D) Above 9.0
  • 28. Which is a common use for currant leaves?
A) Animal feed
B) Mulching material
C) Making herbal tea
D) Used to make paper
  • 29. Which vitamin are currants particularly rich in?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin A
  • 30. What is the best way to protect currants from birds?
A) Netting
B) Scarecrows
C) Loud noises
D) Shiny objects
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