A) Hybrid berry B) Deciduous tree C) Citrus fruit D) Root vegetable
A) Anytime, they are hardy B) Early spring or late fall C) Mid-summer D) Late winter
A) Well-drained, slightly acidic B) Sandy, neutral pH C) Clay-heavy, alkaline D) Dry, nutrient-poor
A) 1-2 feet B) 6-8 feet C) 10-12 feet D) 3-4 feet
A) Trellis or fence B) Heavy mulching C) Nothing, they are self-supporting D) Regular pruning only
A) Rarely, they are drought-tolerant B) Regularly, to keep the soil moist C) Only when the leaves wilt D) Daily, to avoid root rot
A) To prevent flowering B) To eliminate the need for support C) To stunt their growth D) To encourage fruit production and manage growth
A) After fruiting B) Before fruiting C) Anytime is fine D) During flowering
A) All canes, leaving only the crown B) Old, fruited canes C) New, green canes D) Canes with leaves
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer B) High-phosphorus fertilizer C) Balanced fertilizer, like 10-10-10 D) No fertilizer is needed
A) Once in early spring B) Every week C) Every month D) Only when they show signs of deficiency
A) Aphids B) Snails C) Deer D) Rabbits
A) Powdery mildew B) Fruit flies C) Root rot D) Cane blight
A) Ignoring them B) Planting decoy berries C) Spraying with insecticide D) Netting
A) Late fall B) Mid-winter C) Mid-summer D) Early spring
A) Green B) Yellow C) Deep purple to black D) Red
A) Shake the plant to dislodge them B) Leave them on the plant until they fall C) Cut them with shears D) Gently pull them from the plant
A) Freeze them without washing B) Refrigerate immediately C) Leave them at room temperature D) Dry them in the sun
A) No B) Yes C) Only by seed D) Only by grafting
A) Zones 1-3 B) Zones 5-9 C) Zones 10-12 D) Zones 13+
A) 1-2 years B) 10-15 years C) 20-30 years D) 50+ years
A) Rosette B) Bush-like C) Trailing D) Upright
A) Blackberries have a hollow core. B) They are the same. C) Youngberries are smaller. D) Youngberries are more tart.
A) Adds nitrogen to the soil B) Attracts pollinators C) Makes the soil alkaline D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
A) Full sun B) Dappled sunlight C) Full shade D) Partial shade
A) Nutrient deficiency B) Lack of pruning C) Overwatering D) Too much sun
A) Thin gloves B) Rubber gloves C) No gloves D) Thick gloves
A) Weed killer B) Animal feed C) Natural dye D) Making tea
A) The soil is always dry B) The leaves are constantly wet C) The berries are very large D) The soil is consistently moist, but not soggy
A) Ignore them B) Spray with water C) Apply more fertilizer D) Cut and destroy infested canes |