How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By country of origin
B) By size and shape
C) By brand name
D) By color alone
  • 2. Which tomato type is typically small and round, often eaten whole?
A) Roma tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Cherry tomato
D) Heirloom tomato
  • 3. What tomato type is known for its elongated shape and is commonly used for sauces?
A) Roma tomato
B) Globe tomato
C) Grape tomato
D) Oxheart tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Pear tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Campari tomato
D) Plum tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
B) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
C) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
D) Heirlooms are always red.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Ribbed sides
B) Dented surface
C) Oblong shape
D) Pointed end
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Green tomato
B) Canned tomato
C) Hybrid tomato
D) Heirloom tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Eating raw in salads
B) Grilling
C) Stuffing
D) Making tomato sauce
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Completely green
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Very hard
D) Having a glossy shine
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Beefsteak tomato
B) Campari tomato
C) Plum tomato
D) Cherry 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 produces only early-season tomatoes.
B) The plant stops growing after reaching a certain height.
C) The plant continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.
D) The plant requires no pruning.
  • 14. Which characteristic is NOT commonly used for tomato classification?
A) Leaf shape
B) Color
C) Shape
D) Size
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) In a sealed plastic bag
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
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) Early blight
B) Fusarium wilt
C) Blossom-end rot
D) Septoria leaf spot
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Whiteflies
B) Tomato hornworms
C) Aphids
D) Spider mites
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) Tomato cage
B) Ground cover
C) No support
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 retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) To attract pollinators
C) To add nutrients to the soil
D) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Blue
  • 23. What type of soil is generally best for growing tomatoes?
A) Clay soil
B) Compacted soil
C) Well-drained, loamy soil
D) Sandy 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) Grafting
C) Hybridization
D) Propagation
  • 26. Which tomato variety is known for its green when ripe color?
A) Green Zebra
B) Black Krim
C) Cherokee Purple
D) San Marzano
  • 27. What is the purpose of 'hardening off' tomato seedlings?
A) To change their color
B) To make them resistant to pests
C) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
D) To encourage faster growth
  • 28. Which of these is a common use for green tomatoes?
A) Fried green tomatoes
B) Caprese salad
C) Tomato paste
D) Tomato juice
  • 29. What is the recommended spacing between tomato plants in a garden?
A) 1 foot
B) 2-3 feet
C) 4-5 feet
D) 6 inches
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Potassium
B) Nitrogen
C) Calcium
D) Phosphorus
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