How to Cultivate Tamarillos
  • 1. What is a tamarillo also known as?
A) Ground Cherry
B) Tree Tomato
C) Bush Berry
D) Vine Apple
  • 2. What climate is best suited for tamarillo cultivation?
A) Desert
B) Subtropical
C) Arctic
D) Tropical Rainforest
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for tamarillos?
A) 4.0-5.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 4. How are tamarillos typically propagated?
A) Division only
B) Grafting only
C) Seeds or Cuttings
D) Air layering only
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between tamarillo plants?
A) 3-4 meters
B) 1.5-2.5 meters
C) 5-6 meters
D) 0.3-0.5 meters
  • 6. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tamarillos?
A) Nitrogen
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Phosphorus
  • 7. How often should tamarillos be watered?
A) Daily, regardless of weather
B) Hardly ever, they are drought tolerant
C) Regularly, keeping soil moist
D) Only during dry spells
  • 8. What type of pruning is recommended for tamarillos?
A) Heavy pruning to control size
B) Pruning only after fruiting
C) No pruning required
D) Light pruning to shape the tree
  • 9. How long does it generally take for tamarillos to fruit after planting?
A) 18 months
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 3 months
  • 10. What is a common pest that affects tamarillos?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 11. Which disease commonly affects tamarillo leaves?
A) Blossom End Rot
B) Crown Gall
C) Root Rot
D) Powdery Mildew
  • 12. What is the best way to harvest tamarillos?
A) Clip the fruit from the tree
B) Shake the tree until fruits fall
C) Wait for them to drop naturally
D) Pull the fruit forcefully
  • 13. What indicates that a tamarillo is ripe?
A) Rock hard texture
B) Deep color and slight softness
C) Small size
D) Bright green color
  • 14. How should tamarillos be stored after harvesting?
A) Cool, dry place
B) Direct sunlight
C) Freezer
D) Warm, humid environment
  • 15. What is a common use for tamarillos?
A) Building material
B) Juices and sauces
C) Animal feed
D) Fuel source
  • 16. What type of fertilizer is suitable for tamarillos?
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer
B) No fertilizer needed
C) Acid-loving fertilizer
D) Balanced fertilizer
  • 17. How tall do tamarillo trees typically grow?
A) Over 10 meters
B) Less than 0.5 meters
C) 1.5-5 meters
D) 20-30 meters
  • 18. What is the lifespan of a tamarillo tree?
A) Indefinite
B) 50 years
C) 1 year
D) 10-12 years
  • 19. Should tamarillos be protected from frost?
A) Only young plants
B) No
C) Yes
D) They thrive in frost
  • 20. Why is good drainage important for tamarillos?
A) To promote faster growth
B) To reduce watering frequency
C) To prevent root rot
D) It isn't important
  • 21. What is the function of mulching around tamarillo trees?
A) Retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) Repel all insects
C) Increase soil temperature
D) Attract beneficial insects
  • 22. What is the most common color of tamarillo fruit?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Blue
  • 23. What should be done with suckers that grow from the base of the tamarillo tree?
A) Graft them onto another tree
B) Leave them to grow
C) Remove them
D) Use them for propagation
  • 24. What type of flowers do tamarillos produce?
A) Insect-pollinated only
B) Wind-pollinated
C) Self-pollinating
D) Require hand-pollination
  • 25. Which country is a major producer of tamarillos?
A) New Zealand
B) Canada
C) Egypt
D) Russia
  • 26. What is the flavor profile of a tamarillo?
A) Very sweet and mild
B) Extremely bitter
C) Tangy and slightly sweet
D) Bland and tasteless
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a good companion plant for tamarillos?
A) Basil
B) Marigolds
C) Sunflowers
D) Nasturtiums
  • 28. What is the purpose of staking young tamarillo trees?
A) To restrict growth
B) To provide support
C) To increase fruit production
D) To prevent insect infestations
  • 29. What benefit do bees provide to tamarillo cultivation, even though they are self-pollinating?
A) They have no benefit
B) Attract beneficial insects
C) Improve pollination rates
D) Prevent disease
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