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How to Identify and Classify White Currants
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes white currants from red currants?
A) Leaf shape
B) Fruit color
C) Root depth
D) Plant size
  • 2. What color are mature white currants?
A) Bright red
B) Dark purple
C) Deep black
D) Translucent white or yellowish-white
  • 3. To which plant family do white currants belong?
A) Rosaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Grossulariaceae
  • 4. White currants are a cultivar of which species?
A) Ribes nigrum
B) Ribes uva-crispa
C) Ribes alpinum
D) Ribes rubrum
  • 5. What is the typical shape of white currant berries?
A) Round
B) Oval
C) Irregular
D) Elongated
  • 6. How are white currants typically harvested?
A) Individually
B) Using specialized machinery
C) By shaking the bush
D) In clusters
  • 7. What is the taste profile generally associated with white currants?
A) Very bland
B) Extremely sweet
C) Extremely sour
D) Sweet and tart
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a common use for white currants?
A) Jams and jellies
B) Juices
C) Animal feed
D) Desserts
  • 9. What type of plant is a white currant?
A) Shrub
B) Tree
C) Herb
D) Vine
  • 10. What is the typical size of a mature white currant bush?
A) 1-2 feet
B) 6-8 feet
C) 3-5 feet
D) 10-12 feet
  • 11. What type of soil do white currants prefer?
A) Soggy
B) Well-drained
C) Sandy
D) Compacted clay
  • 12. How much sunlight do white currants need to thrive?
A) Full sun to partial shade
B) Only afternoon sun
C) Full shade
D) Only morning sun
  • 13. What is a common pest that affects white currant bushes?
A) Aphids
B) Currant borer
C) Japanese beetles
D) Spider mites
  • 14. What is a common disease that affects white currant bushes?
A) Root rot
B) Leaf spot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Fruit blight
  • 15. When is the best time to prune white currant bushes?
A) Late winter or early spring
B) Early fall
C) Mid-summer
D) Late fall
  • 16. What does pruning help to improve in white currants?
A) Root depth
B) Air circulation and fruit production
C) Plant size
D) Leaf color
  • 17. How do white currant flowers typically appear?
A) Large and showy
B) Small and inconspicuous
C) Brightly colored
D) Fragrant
  • 18. What distinguishes 'Blanka' white currant variety?
A) High yielding, disease resistance
B) Dwarf size
C) Extremely large fruit
D) Red fruit color
  • 19. What is the chill hour requirement for white currants?
A) 400-600 hours
B) 1200-1400 hours
C) 800-1000 hours
D) 100-200 hours
  • 20. Which USDA hardiness zone is suitable for growing white currants?
A) Zones 12-13
B) Zones 3-8
C) Zones 1-2
D) Zones 9-11
  • 21. How does fruit size generally relate to the flavor intensity?
A) Smaller fruit often have a more intense flavor
B) Size has no impact on flavor
C) Larger fruit always have more intense flavor
D) Smaller fruit are always bland
  • 22. What is the best way to propagate white currants?
A) Grafting
B) Seeds
C) Air layering
D) Cuttings
  • 23. What time of year are white currants typically ripe?
A) Early spring
B) Winter
C) Mid-summer
D) Late fall
  • 24. Which nutrient is particularly important for white currant fruit production?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Phosphorus
  • 25. Why are white currants sometimes preferred over red currants in cooking?
A) Milder flavor and more translucent color
B) Easier to grow
C) Longer shelf life
D) Higher acidity
  • 26. What is the proper planting depth for a white currant cutting?
A) 6 inches
B) 2-3 inches
C) 1 inch
D) Just below the surface
  • 27. What tool is best used for pruning white currant bushes?
A) Hedge trimmer
B) Lawnmower
C) Pruning shears
D) Axe
  • 28. How should white currants be stored after harvesting?
A) Frozen
B) Refrigerated
C) At room temperature
D) In direct sunlight
  • 29. What benefit can white currants provide to a garden ecosystem?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Repels insects
C) Suppresses weed growth
D) Fixes nitrogen in the soil
  • 30. What is a synonym for white currants?
A) White currant berries
B) Blackberries
C) Elderberries
D) Gooseberries
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