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Tangerine Dream Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Tangerine Dream is a Burpee introduction classed as an ornamental but fully edible.

Key facts

Days to maturity
70 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Tangerine Dream is a Burpee introduction classed as an ornamental but fully edible. The 18-inch plants carry shiny, 3-inch, red-orange fruit of the sweet rocket type, with a little heat concentrated at the stem end. Its compact size makes it a natural for pots and edging, where the glossy fruit are as decorative as any flower. Expect about 70 days to harvest.

Tangerine Dream traits

  • Sweet rocket type, classed as ornamental
  • Compact plants about 18 inches tall
  • Shiny 3-inch red-orange fruit with a hint of heat at the stem end

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Ornamental edging
  • Fresh eating

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Tangerine Dream this page70 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——
Ancho Magnifico70 days——
Bananarama70 days——
Big Bertha70–73 days——
Big Chili II70–90 days——
Big Jim Chili70–80 days——

Tangerine Dream FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Tangerine Dream?

Tangerine Dream is a Burpee introduction classed as an ornamental but fully edible. The 18-inch plants carry shiny, 3-inch, red-orange fruit of the sweet rocket type, with a little heat concentrated at the stem end.

How many days to maturity is Tangerine Dream?

Tangerine Dream is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Tangerine Dream compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Tangerine Dream: 70 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Tangerine Dream good for?

Tangerine Dream is grown for container growing, ornamental edging, fresh eating.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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