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