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