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