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How to Cultivate Huckleberries - Exam
Contributed by: Webster
  • 1. What type of soil acidity do huckleberries prefer?
A) Neutral
B) Slightly Alkaline
C) Acidic
D) Alkaline
  • 2. Which soil amendment is best for acidifying soil for huckleberries?
A) Sulfur
B) Wood Ash
C) Bone Meal
D) Lime
  • 3. What is the ideal pH range for huckleberry soil?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 4.5-5.5
C) 6.0-7.0
D) 3.0-4.0
  • 4. Huckleberries prefer what type of sunlight?
A) Deep Shade
B) Full Sun
C) Full Shade
D) Partial Sun
  • 5. What is the best time of year to plant huckleberry bushes?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 6. What type of fertilizer is best for huckleberries?
A) Acid-loving fertilizer
B) High-phosphorus fertilizer
C) High-nitrogen fertilizer
D) General purpose fertilizer
  • 7. How often should huckleberry bushes be watered?
A) Only when the soil is completely dry
B) Daily
C) Regularly, especially during dry periods
D) Never
  • 8. What is the main reason for pruning huckleberry bushes?
A) To encourage flowering
B) To stunt growth
C) To improve air circulation and fruit production
D) To make the bush look neater
  • 9. When is the best time to prune huckleberry bushes?
A) During the growing season
B) In the fall
C) Immediately after fruiting
D) Late winter or early spring
  • 10. Which of these is a common pest of huckleberry bushes?
A) Ladybugs
B) Praying Mantises
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 11. What can be used to protect huckleberry bushes from birds?
A) Music
B) Fertilizer
C) Netting
D) Pesticides
  • 12. How long does it typically take for a huckleberry bush to produce fruit after planting?
A) Immediately
B) 1 year
C) 5-7 years
D) 2-3 years
  • 13. What type of root system do huckleberries have?
A) Extensive
B) Taproot
C) Deep
D) Shallow
  • 14. What is the best way to propagate huckleberries?
A) Seeds
B) Air Layering
C) Grafting
D) Cuttings
  • 15. Which of these is a benefit of mulching around huckleberry bushes?
A) Increases soil pH
B) Reduces drainage
C) Retains moisture
D) Attracts pests
  • 16. What type of mulch is best for huckleberries?
A) Pine needles
B) Grass clippings
C) Gravel
D) Rubber mulch
  • 17. What climate do huckleberries generally prefer?
A) Cool, moist climate
B) Tropical climate
C) Hot, arid climate
D) Desert climate
  • 18. Which of the following can stunt huckleberry growth?
A) Well-drained soil
B) Poor drainage
C) Regular watering
D) Sufficient sunlight
  • 19. What is the primary method huckleberries are pollinated?
A) Wind
B) Self-pollination
C) Water
D) Bees
  • 20. What kind of fertilizer composition benefits huckleberry's root growth?
A) High nitrogen
B) High phosphorus
C) High potassium
D) Low nitrogen
  • 21. What soil texture will help huckleberries the most?
A) Silty
B) Clay
C) Well-draining
D) Sandy
  • 22. What kind of container should huckleberries be planted in?
A) Plastic containers
B) Any type of container
C) Galvanized steel containers
D) Acid-safe containers
  • 23. What does covering the soil in organic matter do?
A) Helps maintain soil acidity
B) Makes soil more alkaline
C) Stops root growth
D) Decreases nutrient availability
  • 24. What does 'inoculating' soil entail?
A) Increasing soil pH
B) Adding harmful chemicals
C) Adding pesticides
D) Introducing beneficial microbes
  • 25. Why is good air circulation important for huckleberries?
A) Increases sunlight
B) Prevents fungal diseases
C) Reduces watering needs
D) Helps with pollination
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a type of huckleberry?
A) Mountain huckleberry
B) Strawberry huckleberry
C) Evergreen huckleberry
D) Red huckleberry
  • 27. What is the ideal spacing between huckleberry plants?
A) 5-6 feet
B) 2-3 feet
C) 6 inches
D) 10 feet
  • 28. What does overwatering lead to in huckleberries?
A) More vibrant leaves
B) Increased fruit production
C) Root rot
D) Faster growth
  • 29. What does companion planting accomplish for huckleberries?
A) Increases sunlight
B) Encourages root growth
C) Reduces water needs
D) Discourages pests
  • 30. What is the best way to tell if huckleberries are ripe?
A) They fall off easily
B) They are easily pulled from the plant
C) They are still green
D) They are very hard
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