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