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How to Cultivate Gooseberries - Test
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  • 1. What type of sunlight exposure is best for gooseberries?
A) Only afternoon sun
B) Full shade
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Only morning sun
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for gooseberries?
A) 8.0 - 8.5
B) 5.0 - 5.5
C) 6.0 - 6.5
D) 7.0 - 7.5
  • 3. When is the best time to plant gooseberries?
A) Late spring
B) Early spring or late fall
C) Mid-winter
D) Mid-summer
  • 4. How far apart should gooseberry bushes be planted?
A) 10-12 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 3-5 feet
D) 6-8 feet
  • 5. What is the primary reason to prune gooseberries?
A) To make the bush look nicer
B) Improve air circulation and fruit production
C) To eliminate pests
D) To control its height
  • 6. When should gooseberries typically be pruned?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late fall
C) Late winter or early spring
D) Any time of year
  • 7. Which of these is a common gooseberry pest?
A) Gooseberry sawfly
B) Spider mites
C) Japanese beetles
D) Aphids
  • 8. What is a common disease affecting gooseberries?
A) American powdery mildew
B) Leaf blight
C) Rust
D) Black spot
  • 9. How can you prevent powdery mildew on gooseberries?
A) Ensure good air circulation and use resistant varieties
B) Plant in full shade
C) Never prune the bushes
D) Overwater the plants
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is best for gooseberries?
A) High phosphorus fertilizer
B) High potassium fertilizer
C) Balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10)
D) High nitrogen fertilizer
  • 11. How often should gooseberries be fertilized?
A) Every fall
B) Every week
C) Every month
D) Once in early spring
  • 12. When are gooseberries typically ready to harvest?
A) Mid-summer
B) Mid-winter
C) Early spring
D) Late fall
  • 13. How do you know when gooseberries are ripe?
A) They are soft and easily detach from the stem
B) They are still green and hard
C) They are very large
D) They fall off the bush
  • 14. What is the best way to store harvested gooseberries?
A) Leave them at room temperature
B) Freeze them uncovered
C) Store them in direct sunlight
D) Refrigerate in a plastic bag
  • 15. Which pruning method encourages fruit production on older wood?
A) Remove all old wood
B) Prune heavily in the summer
C) Remove all new wood
D) Leave a mix of old and new wood
  • 16. Why is good air circulation important for gooseberries?
A) Encourages faster growth
B) Keeps the berries cool
C) Reduces the risk of fungal diseases
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 17. What is the benefit of mulching around gooseberry bushes?
A) Attracts beneficial insects
B) Provides extra nutrients
C) Increases soil temperature
D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
  • 18. What type of soil drainage is best for gooseberries?
A) Clay-heavy
B) Well-drained
C) Sandy
D) Poorly drained
  • 19. What is the advantage of growing gooseberries on a trellis?
A) Increased fruit size
B) Protection from frost
C) Improved air circulation and easier harvesting
D) Faster growth
  • 20. How often should gooseberries be watered?
A) Never
B) Every day
C) Only when the leaves wilt
D) Regularly, especially during dry periods
  • 21. What does 'stooling' refer to in gooseberry cultivation?
A) Cutting back stems to encourage new growth from the base
B) A type of fertilizer
C) A method of pest control
D) A type of gooseberry variety
  • 22. Which variety of gooseberry is known for its resistance to powdery mildew?
A) Poorman
B) Hinnonmaki Red
C) Invicta
D) Pixwell
  • 23. What is the purpose of netting gooseberry bushes?
A) Supporting the branches
B) Protecting the fruit from birds
C) Keeping the bushes warm
D) Protecting the bushes from frost
  • 24. What type of wood produces the most fruit on gooseberries?
A) 2-3 year old wood
B) New growth (1 year old)
C) Any type of wood will produce equally
D) Very old wood (5+ years)
  • 25. What is the chill hour requirement for most gooseberry varieties?
A) 800-1000 hours
B) 100-200 hours
C) 1200-1400 hours
D) 400-600 hours
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing gooseberries?
A) They produce delicious fruit
B) They are relatively pest-resistant (with care)
C) They are extremely low maintenance
D) They are adaptable to different soil conditions
  • 27. What is the ideal time of day to water gooseberries?
A) Early morning
B) Late afternoon
C) Evening
D) Midday
  • 28. What does 'spur pruning' involve?
A) Cutting back lateral shoots to short stubs
B) Removing entire branches
C) Lopping off the top of the bush
D) Pinching off new growth
  • 29. Which element promotes strong root growth in gooseberries?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Phosphorus
  • 30. Besides fresh eating, what is a common use for gooseberries?
A) Firewood
B) Animal feed
C) Building material
D) Making jams and pies
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