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