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