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How to Identify and Classify Youngberries - Exam
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  • 1. What color are ripe Youngberries typically?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Dark purple or black
D) Bright red
  • 2. Youngberries are a hybrid of which berries?
A) Strawberry and blueberry
B) Cranberry and gooseberry
C) Blackberry, raspberry, and dewberry
D) Boysenberry and loganberry
  • 3. What is the shape of a Youngberry compared to a raspberry?
A) More elongated
B) More rounded
C) Exactly the same
D) Flatter
  • 4. Youngberry bushes are typically...
A) Tree-like
B) Trailing or semi-trailing
C) Dwarf
D) Upright and rigid
  • 5. Do Youngberry canes have thorns?
A) Yes, usually small and plentiful
B) Only large, spaced-out thorns
C) No thorns at all
D) Occasional thorns only on older canes
  • 6. What is the taste of a ripe Youngberry?
A) Salty
B) Very bitter
C) Extremely sweet with no tartness
D) Tart and sweet
  • 7. Youngberries are best harvested when?
A) Mushy and dark
B) Still firm and red
C) Fully colored and slightly soft
D) Hard and green
  • 8. How many seeds do Youngberries typically contain?
A) One large seed
B) No seeds at all
C) Very few seeds
D) Numerous small seeds
  • 9. Youngberry leaves are typically...
A) Simple with smooth edges
B) Compound with serrated edges
C) Rounded and smooth
D) Needle-like
  • 10. Compared to blackberries, Youngberries are generally...
A) Less tart
B) More tart
C) Equally tart
D) Have no tartness
  • 11. What USDA hardiness zone is generally suitable for Youngberries?
A) Zones 11-13
B) Zones 1-3
C) Zones 5-10
D) Only zone 7
  • 12. The 'drupelets' of a Youngberry are...
A) The leaves
B) Fleshy individual segments
C) The roots
D) The stems
  • 13. How do Youngberries spread?
A) They don't spread
B) By tip layering or suckering
C) By seeds dispersed by wind
D) By underground bulbs
  • 14. What is a common use for Youngberries?
A) Construction material
B) Jams and jellies
C) Fuel
D) Roofing material
  • 15. When do Youngberries typically ripen in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Fall
D) Winter
  • 16. Are Youngberries considered to be very drought-tolerant?
A) Only in sandy soil
B) Yes, they thrive in dry conditions
C) No, they need regular watering
D) Only once established
  • 17. What type of soil is best for Youngberries?
A) Salty
B) Heavy clay
C) Alkaline
D) Well-drained, slightly acidic
  • 18. Proper pruning of Youngberries promotes:
A) Decreased fruit production
B) Only leaf growth
C) Increased fruit production
D) No change in fruit production
  • 19. Youngberries are often confused with:
A) Strawberries
B) Blueberries
C) Apples
D) Boysenberries
  • 20. What is the best way to distinguish a Youngberry from a Boysenberry?
A) Color, Youngberries are redder
B) Leaf shape, Youngberries have rounded leaves
C) Size, Youngberries are much larger
D) Taste, Youngberries are more tart.
  • 21. What can happen if Youngberries are not harvested promptly?
A) They become overly soft and attract pests.
B) They become harder
C) They turn green
D) They become more flavorful
  • 22. Do Youngberries require pollination by bees?
A) Wind pollination only
B) Yes, they strictly require bee pollination
C) No pollination is necessary
D) Generally self-pollinating, but bees help.
  • 23. Youngberries are most susceptible to what type of fungal disease?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Root rot
C) Leaf rust
D) Cane blight
  • 24. Where did Youngberries originate?
A) California
B) Washington
C) Oregon
D) Louisiana
  • 25. Who is credited with developing the Youngberry?
A) George Washington Carver
B) Luther Burbank
C) B.M. Young
D) Thomas Jefferson
  • 26. Compared to raspberries, Youngberries are:
A) Equally vigorous.
B) More vigorous.
C) They do not grow.
D) Less vigorous.
  • 27. Youngberries can be frozen for later use. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Only if dried first
D) Only if pre-cooked
  • 28. What is the best way to support Youngberry canes?
A) Trellis or wire support
B) Bury them
C) Stake each cane individually
D) Leave them on the ground
  • 29. What is the scientific name for the Youngberry?
A) Fragaria youngii
B) Vaccinium youngus
C) Citrus youngberry
D) Rubus 'Youngberry'
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