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