How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By country of origin
B) By color alone
C) By size and shape
D) By brand name
  • 2. Which tomato type is typically small and round, often eaten whole?
A) Cherry tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Heirloom tomato
D) Roma tomato
  • 3. What tomato type is known for its elongated shape and is commonly used for sauces?
A) Grape tomato
B) Roma tomato
C) Oxheart tomato
D) Globe tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Pear tomato
B) Plum tomato
C) Beefsteak tomato
D) Campari tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
B) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
C) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
D) Heirlooms are always red.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Green
B) Purple
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Dented surface
B) Oblong shape
C) Pointed end
D) Ribbed sides
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Canned tomato
B) Hybrid tomato
C) Green tomato
D) Heirloom tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Making tomato sauce
B) Stuffing
C) Grilling
D) Eating raw in salads
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Having a glossy shine
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Very hard
D) Completely green
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Campari tomato
B) Cherry tomato
C) Plum tomato
D) Beefsteak tomato
  • 12. What does 'determinate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops.
B) The plant grows indefinitely.
C) The plant requires special support.
D) The plant only produces one type of tomato.
  • 13. What does 'indeterminate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant requires no pruning.
B) The plant continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.
C) The plant produces only early-season tomatoes.
D) The plant stops growing after reaching a certain height.
  • 14. Which characteristic is NOT commonly used for tomato classification?
A) Color
B) Shape
C) Leaf shape
D) Size
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) In a sealed plastic bag
B) At room temperature
C) In the refrigerator
D) In direct sunlight
  • 16. Which of these tomatoes is considered a paste tomato?
A) Brandywine
B) Roma
C) Early Girl
D) Sungold
  • 17. What disease is characterized by dark, sunken spots on the bottom of tomatoes?
A) Septoria leaf spot
B) Early blight
C) Blossom-end rot
D) Fusarium wilt
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Whiteflies
B) Spider mites
C) Aphids
D) Tomato hornworms
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) No support
B) Ground cover
C) Raised bed
D) Tomato cage
  • 20. What is the primary purpose of pruning tomato plants?
A) To prevent the plant from flowering
B) To improve airflow and fruit production
C) To make the plant more ornamental
D) To encourage bushier growth
  • 21. What is the benefit of using mulch around tomato plants?
A) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) To add nutrients to the soil
C) To attract pollinators
D) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Yellow
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Red
  • 23. What type of soil is generally best for growing tomatoes?
A) Compacted soil
B) Clay soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Well-drained, loamy soil
  • 24. What is the best time of day to water tomato plants?
A) Midday
B) Late afternoon
C) Evening
D) Early morning
  • 25. What is the term for grafting two different tomato varieties together?
A) Grafting
B) Hybridization
C) Propagation
D) Cloning
  • 26. Which tomato variety is known for its green when ripe color?
A) Cherokee Purple
B) Black Krim
C) San Marzano
D) Green Zebra
  • 27. What is the purpose of 'hardening off' tomato seedlings?
A) To change their color
B) To make them resistant to pests
C) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
D) To encourage faster growth
  • 28. Which of these is a common use for green tomatoes?
A) Caprese salad
B) Tomato paste
C) Fried green tomatoes
D) Tomato juice
  • 29. What is the recommended spacing between tomato plants in a garden?
A) 6 inches
B) 4-5 feet
C) 2-3 feet
D) 1 foot
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
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