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How to Identify and Classify Redcurrants
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the defining characteristic of redcurrants?
A) Fuzzy green berries
B) Spotted yellow berries
C) Translucent red berries
D) Opaque black berries
  • 2. To what family do redcurrants belong?
A) Grossulariaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 3. What type of plant is a redcurrant?
A) Shrub
B) Tree
C) Herb
D) Vine
  • 4. How are redcurrants typically arranged on the plant?
A) Scattered randomly
B) Singly on stems
C) In clusters or strigs
D) Buried in the ground
  • 5. What is the typical leaf shape of a redcurrant plant?
A) Lobed
B) Linear
C) Round
D) Needle-like
  • 6. What color are redcurrant flowers typically?
A) Greenish-yellow
B) Pure white
C) Bright red
D) Deep purple
  • 7. What distinguishes 'Rovada' redcurrants?
A) Black berries, drooping branches
B) Late ripening, long strigs
C) White berries, compact bush
D) Early ripening, small berries
  • 8. What distinguishes 'Red Lake' redcurrants?
A) Pink berries, very tart flavor
B) Yellow berries, disease resistant
C) Large, bright red berries
D) Small, dark red berries
  • 9. How does 'Jonkheer van Tets' differ from other varieties?
A) Early ripening
B) Black fruit
C) Dwarf size
D) Late ripening
  • 10. What is the skin texture of a ripe redcurrant berry?
A) Rough and bumpy
B) Fuzzy
C) Smooth and shiny
D) Waxy
  • 11. Where are redcurrants typically found growing?
A) Polar regions
B) Temperate climates
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Arid deserts
  • 12. What type of soil do redcurrants prefer?
A) Clay-heavy soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Well-drained soil
  • 13. What is the typical height of a mature redcurrant bush?
A) Only a few inches
B) Less than 1 foot
C) More than 10 feet
D) 3-5 feet
  • 14. How do you distinguish a redcurrant from a gooseberry?
A) Gooseberries have spines.
B) Redcurrants have larger berries.
C) Redcurrants grow on vines.
D) Gooseberries are always red.
  • 15. What is the taste of a redcurrant typically described as?
A) Bitter and sour
B) Very sweet and mild
C) Completely tasteless
D) Tart and slightly sweet
  • 16. What is the interior flesh of a redcurrant like?
A) Dry and powdery
B) Juicy and seedy
C) Starchy and bland
D) Hard and fibrous
  • 17. How many seeds are typically inside a redcurrant berry?
A) None
B) Hundreds
C) Only one
D) Several
  • 18. Which method is best for propagating redcurrants?
A) Grafting
B) Seeds
C) Air layering
D) Cuttings
  • 19. What is a common disease that affects redcurrants?
A) Rose rust
B) Tomato blight
C) Powdery mildew
D) Apple scab
  • 20. What is a common pest that affects redcurrants?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Snails
C) Beetles
D) Aphids
  • 21. What is the primary use of redcurrants?
A) Animal feed
B) Fuel source
C) Building materials
D) Jams and jellies
  • 22. What vitamin are redcurrants a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 23. At what stage should redcurrants be harvested?
A) When they are fully colored and slightly soft
B) When they are still green
C) When they are hard
D) After the first frost
  • 24. What is the approximate pH level preferred by redcurrant plants?
A) Very alkaline (8.0-8.5)
B) Slightly acidic (6.0-6.5)
C) Very acidic (4.0-4.5)
D) Neutral (7.0)
  • 25. What does 'self-fertile' mean for redcurrants?
A) They require another plant for pollination
B) They cannot produce fruit
C) They only produce white flowers
D) They can pollinate themselves
  • 26. How should redcurrant bushes be pruned?
A) Remove old and crossing branches
B) Prune only the new growth
C) Prune all branches to the ground
D) Leave all branches untouched
  • 27. What is the dormant season for redcurrants?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 28. What is the benefit of netting redcurrant bushes?
A) Better air circulation
B) Protection from birds
C) Reduced watering needs
D) Increased sunlight exposure
  • 29. If a redcurrant bush isn't producing fruit, what could be the cause?
A) Insufficient sunlight
B) Too much fertilizer
C) Over-watering
D) Excessive pruning
  • 30. What is the ideal spacing when planting redcurrant bushes?
A) Right next to each other
B) 10 feet apart
C) 1 foot apart
D) 4-5 feet apart
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