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