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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine Dream this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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