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How to Identify and Classify Tamarillos
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What family do Tamarillos belong to?
A) Fabaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. Which of these is a common name for Tamarillo?
A) Vine Tomato
B) Ground Tomato
C) Tree Tomato
D) Bush Tomato
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Tamarillo fruit?
A) Round
B) Elongated
C) Ovoid
D) Square
  • 4. Common Tamarillo fruit colors include:
A) Pink, White, Black
B) Blue, Green, Purple
C) Red, Orange, Yellow
D) Gray, Brown, Silver
  • 5. Tamarillo leaves are typically:
A) Large and Heart-shaped
B) Serrated and Circular
C) Small and Needle-like
D) Compound and Fern-like
  • 6. What is the texture of Tamarillo skin?
A) Hairy and Prickly
B) Smooth and Thin
C) Waxy and Bumpy
D) Rough and Thick
  • 7. Tamarillos are native to which region?
A) Himalayas
B) Rockies
C) Andes
D) Alps
  • 8. What is the ideal climate for Tamarillo growth?
A) Desert
B) Subtropical
C) Tropical Rainforest
D) Arctic
  • 9. What is the approximate height of a Tamarillo tree?
A) 0.5-1 meter
B) 20-30 meters
C) 10-15 meters
D) 2-5 meters
  • 10. How are Tamarillos typically propagated?
A) Division
B) Cuttings or Seeds
C) Layering
D) Grafting onto Citrus
  • 11. What is the taste of a Tamarillo often described as?
A) Bland and Watery
B) Tangy and Slightly Sweet
C) Very Sweet and Juicy
D) Extremely Bitter
  • 12. What is a key characteristic of the flesh of a Tamarillo?
A) It is seedless
B) It has a stone
C) It is seedy
D) It is dry
  • 13. Which factor best distinguishes different Tamarillo cultivars?
A) Fruit Color
B) Leaf Shape
C) Stem Thickness
D) Root Depth
  • 14. How many locules (seed compartments) are usually present in a Tamarillo fruit?
A) Four
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
  • 15. What type of flower does the Tamarillo plant produce?
A) Small, fragrant flowers
B) Large, showy flowers
C) Insignificant, wind-pollinated flowers
D) Flowers that bloom only at night
  • 16. Are Tamarillos self-pollinating?
A) No, they require insects for pollination
B) No, they require hand pollination
C) Yes, but cross-pollination increases yield
D) No, they require wind for pollination
  • 17. What is a common pest that affects Tamarillos?
A) Beetles
B) Aphids
C) Caterpillars
D) Grasshoppers
  • 18. What is a sign of overwatering a Tamarillo plant?
A) Dark green leaves
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Increased fruit production
D) Rapid growth
  • 19. Which of these is a common use for Tamarillos?
A) For timber production
B) As a dye
C) In jams and chutneys
D) As a biofuel
  • 20. What part of the Tamarillo plant is toxic if ingested?
A) Fruit
B) Roots
C) Leaves
D) Seeds
  • 21. The fruit of the tamarillo is a type of:
A) Berry
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 22. What type of soil is best for growing Tamarillos?
A) Well-drained, slightly acidic
B) Waterlogged
C) Sandy, nutrient-poor
D) Clay-rich, alkaline
  • 23. How long does it typically take for a Tamarillo plant to produce fruit after planting?
A) 18 months
B) 10 years
C) 5 years
D) 3 months
  • 24. What does 'determinate' refer to in plant growth habits?
A) Grows continuously
B) Grows only in winter
C) Stops growing after flowering/fruiting
D) Requires specific soil
  • 25. What is the function of the calyx in a Tamarillo flower?
A) Attracts pollinators
B) Provides structural support
C) Protects the developing fruit
D) Produces nectar
  • 26. What is the main nutrient required for fruit development?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Nitrogen
D) Phosphorus
  • 27. What is the recommended pruning method for Tamarillo trees?
A) Pruning all branches back to the main stem
B) Heavy pruning to encourage dense growth
C) No pruning required
D) Light pruning to remove deadwood
  • 28. Which type of fertilizer is best suited for Tamarillo plants?
A) High-calcium fertilizer
B) Balanced fertilizer
C) High-nitrogen fertilizer
D) High-phosphorus fertilizer
  • 29. How do you know when a Tamarillo is ripe?
A) When it is fully colored and slightly soft to the touch
B) When it develops cracks
C) When it falls off the tree
D) When it is still green and firm
  • 30. What is a common disease that affects Tamarillos?
A) Fruit Rot
B) Root Rot
C) Leaf Spot
D) Powdery Mildew
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