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