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