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