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