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How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes - Quiz
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By color alone
B) By size and shape
C) By brand name
D) By country of origin
  • 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) Roma tomato
B) Grape tomato
C) Globe tomato
D) Oxheart tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Beefsteak tomato
B) Campari tomato
C) Plum tomato
D) Pear tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms are always red.
B) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
C) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
D) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Red
B) Purple
C) Green
D) Yellow
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Oblong shape
B) Dented surface
C) Ribbed sides
D) Pointed end
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Green tomato
B) Canned tomato
C) Heirloom tomato
D) Hybrid tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Grilling
B) Stuffing
C) Making tomato sauce
D) Eating raw in salads
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Having a glossy shine
B) Completely green
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Very hard
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Campari tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Cherry 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 only produces one type of tomato.
C) The plant grows indefinitely.
D) The plant requires special support.
  • 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) Leaf shape
B) Size
C) Color
D) Shape
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In the refrigerator
C) In a sealed plastic bag
D) At room temperature
  • 16. Which of these tomatoes is considered a paste tomato?
A) Brandywine
B) Early Girl
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) Fusarium wilt
D) Early blight
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Aphids
B) Tomato hornworms
C) Spider mites
D) Whiteflies
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) Raised bed
B) No support
C) Ground cover
D) Tomato cage
  • 20. What is the primary purpose of pruning tomato plants?
A) To make the plant more ornamental
B) To encourage bushier growth
C) To prevent the plant from flowering
D) To improve airflow and fruit production
  • 21. What is the benefit of using mulch around tomato plants?
A) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
B) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
C) To add nutrients to the soil
D) To attract pollinators
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
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) Early morning
B) Late afternoon
C) Evening
D) Midday
  • 25. What is the term for grafting two different tomato varieties together?
A) Cloning
B) Grafting
C) Propagation
D) Hybridization
  • 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 make them resistant to pests
B) To change their color
C) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
D) To encourage faster growth
  • 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) 2-3 feet
B) 6 inches
C) 1 foot
D) 4-5 feet
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Nitrogen
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