How to Identify and Classify Tamarillos - Quiz
  • 1. What family do Tamarillos belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. Which of these is a common name for Tamarillo?
A) Bush Tomato
B) Vine Tomato
C) Ground Tomato
D) Tree Tomato
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Tamarillo fruit?
A) Round
B) Ovoid
C) Square
D) Elongated
  • 4. Common Tamarillo fruit colors include:
A) Gray, Brown, Silver
B) Blue, Green, Purple
C) Pink, White, Black
D) Red, Orange, Yellow
  • 5. Tamarillo leaves are typically:
A) Small and Needle-like
B) Serrated and Circular
C) Large and Heart-shaped
D) Compound and Fern-like
  • 6. What is the texture of Tamarillo skin?
A) Waxy and Bumpy
B) Smooth and Thin
C) Rough and Thick
D) Hairy and Prickly
  • 7. Tamarillos are native to which region?
A) Alps
B) Himalayas
C) Rockies
D) Andes
  • 8. What is the ideal climate for Tamarillo growth?
A) Arctic
B) Subtropical
C) Tropical Rainforest
D) Desert
  • 9. What is the approximate height of a Tamarillo tree?
A) 0.5-1 meter
B) 20-30 meters
C) 10-15 meters
D) 2-5 meters
  • 10. How are Tamarillos typically propagated?
A) Grafting onto Citrus
B) Cuttings or Seeds
C) Layering
D) Division
  • 11. What is the taste of a Tamarillo often described as?
A) Tangy and Slightly Sweet
B) Bland and Watery
C) Very Sweet and Juicy
D) Extremely Bitter
  • 12. What is a key characteristic of the flesh of a Tamarillo?
A) It is seedy
B) It is dry
C) It is seedless
D) It has a stone
  • 13. Which factor best distinguishes different Tamarillo cultivars?
A) Leaf Shape
B) Root Depth
C) Stem Thickness
D) Fruit Color
  • 14. How many locules (seed compartments) are usually present in a Tamarillo fruit?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
  • 15. What type of flower does the Tamarillo plant produce?
A) Small, fragrant flowers
B) Insignificant, wind-pollinated flowers
C) Large, showy flowers
D) Flowers that bloom only at night
  • 16. Are Tamarillos self-pollinating?
A) No, they require wind for pollination
B) No, they require hand pollination
C) No, they require insects for pollination
D) Yes, but cross-pollination increases yield
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects Tamarillos?
A) Beetles
B) Caterpillars
C) Aphids
D) Grasshoppers
  • 18. What is a sign of overwatering a Tamarillo plant?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Increased fruit production
D) Rapid growth
  • 19. Which of these is a common use for Tamarillos?
A) As a biofuel
B) For timber production
C) As a dye
D) In jams and chutneys
  • 20. What part of the Tamarillo plant is toxic if ingested?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Fruit
D) Seeds
  • 21. The fruit of the tamarillo is a type of:
A) Drupe
B) Berry
C) Pome
D) Aggregate fruit
  • 22. What type of soil is best for growing Tamarillos?
A) Sandy, nutrient-poor
B) Well-drained, slightly acidic
C) Waterlogged
D) Clay-rich, alkaline
  • 23. How long does it typically take for a Tamarillo plant to produce fruit after planting?
A) 3 months
B) 5 years
C) 18 months
D) 10 years
  • 24. What does 'determinate' refer to in plant growth habits?
A) Requires specific soil
B) Grows continuously
C) Stops growing after flowering/fruiting
D) Grows only in winter
  • 25. What is the function of the calyx in a Tamarillo flower?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Produces nectar
C) Provides structural support
D) Protects the developing fruit
  • 26. What is the main nutrient required for fruit development?
A) Phosphorus
B) Potassium
C) Nitrogen
D) Calcium
  • 27. What is the recommended pruning method for Tamarillo trees?
A) Pruning all branches back to the main stem
B) Heavy pruning to encourage dense growth
C) Light pruning to remove deadwood
D) No pruning required
  • 28. Which type of fertilizer is best suited for Tamarillo plants?
A) High-phosphorus fertilizer
B) High-nitrogen fertilizer
C) Balanced fertilizer
D) High-calcium fertilizer
  • 29. How do you know when a Tamarillo is ripe?
A) When it is still green and firm
B) When it develops cracks
C) When it is fully colored and slightly soft to the touch
D) When it falls off the tree
  • 30. What is a common disease that affects Tamarillos?
A) Fruit Rot
B) Leaf Spot
C) Powdery Mildew
D) Root Rot
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