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How to Identify and Classify Strawberries
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary color used to identify ripe strawberries?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Red
D) Blue
  • 2. Which characteristic indicates a potentially overripe strawberry?
A) Firm texture
B) Mushy texture
C) Shiny skin
D) Bright red color
  • 3. What is the ideal shape of a high-quality strawberry?
A) Conical
B) Square
C) Elongated
D) Irregular
  • 4. What is the purpose of the calyx (green cap) on a strawberry?
A) Indicates ripeness
B) Provides nutrients
C) Protects the berry
D) Attracts pollinators
  • 5. What does the size of the seeds on a strawberry indicate?
A) Indicates pollination success
B) Indicates sweetness
C) Indicates ripeness
D) Indicates acidity
  • 6. Which of these is NOT a common type of strawberry?
A) June-bearing
B) Everbearing
C) Day-neutral
D) Blueberry
  • 7. What is the typical growing season for June-bearing strawberries?
A) Spring and Fall
B) Late Summer
C) Short, in June
D) All year round
  • 8. Everbearing strawberries produce fruit primarily during which seasons?
A) Continuously throughout the year
B) Spring and Fall
C) Only in Winter
D) Only in Summer
  • 9. How do day-neutral strawberries differ from other types?
A) Produce fruit regardless of day length
B) Only produce fruit during long days
C) Require specific day lengths to produce fruit
D) Only produce fruit during short days
  • 10. Which strawberry cultivar is known for its large size?
A) Ozark Beauty
B) Seascape
C) Chandler
D) Albion
  • 11. What is a key characteristic of 'Albion' strawberries?
A) Unique flavor
B) Extremely large size
C) Early ripening
D) Disease resistance
  • 12. Which strawberry type often produces the largest berries?
A) Alpine
B) June-bearing
C) Everbearing
D) Day-neutral
  • 13. What is the best way to assess the aroma of a strawberry?
A) Squeeze the berry
B) Taste a small piece
C) Gently smell the berry
D) Look at the color
  • 14. What does a lack of shine on a strawberry's skin indicate?
A) Potential staleness
B) Peak ripeness
C) New growth
D) High sugar content
  • 15. A pale or white area near the stem of a strawberry suggests what?
A) A specific cultivar
B) Overripeness
C) A genetic variation
D) Incomplete ripening
  • 16. What does the term 'plug plant' refer to in strawberry cultivation?
A) A small, established strawberry plant
B) A device for harvesting strawberries
C) A fertilizer for strawberries
D) A method of pest control
  • 17. Why is it important to remove runners from everbearing strawberry plants?
A) To encourage fruit production
B) To increase leaf growth
C) To prevent disease
D) To improve root development
  • 18. What type of soil is generally best for growing strawberries?
A) Alkaline soil
B) Sandy soil with poor drainage
C) Heavy clay soil
D) Well-drained, slightly acidic
  • 19. What are 'strawberries' botanically classified as?
A) Berry
B) Aggregate accessory fruit
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 20. What is the purpose of raised beds in strawberry cultivation?
A) Easier harvesting
B) Pest control
C) Improved drainage
D) Increased sunlight exposure
  • 21. What does 'crown rot' primarily affect in strawberry plants?
A) Base of the plant
B) The fruit
C) The leaves
D) The roots
  • 22. What is a common pest that affects strawberries?
A) Butterflies
B) Slugs
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 23. Which of these is a common method for propagating strawberries?
A) Air layering
B) Using runners
C) Budding
D) Grafting
  • 24. How often should you typically water strawberries?
A) Consistently to keep soil moist
B) Daily
C) Only when leaves wilt
D) Rarely
  • 25. What is a common use of alpine strawberries, besides fresh eating?
A) Livestock feed
B) Garnishes
C) Jam making
D) Wine production
  • 26. What is the color of the flowers of most strawberry varieties?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) White
D) Pink
  • 27. What is the recommended pH level for strawberry plants?
A) 6.5-7.5
B) 5.5-6.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 7.0-8.0
  • 28. What is the proper way to harvest a strawberry?
A) Tugging at the calyx
B) Pinch the stem above the calyx
C) Pulling on the fruit itself
D) Cutting the stem
  • 29. What is a common symptom of nitrogen deficiency in strawberry plants?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Excessive fruit production
C) Yellowing leaves
D) Stunted growth
  • 30. What is the benefit of using mulch around strawberry plants?
A) Adds nutrients to the soil
B) Attracts pollinators
C) Provides shade
D) Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
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