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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Tangerine is a bright orange hybrid from Seminis-Petoseed (bred by Jim Waltrip, released 2000) with round, firm fruit of about 6 ounces and a smooth golden skin. The determinate plants ripen in the medium-early range, around 68 days, and the breeder lists resistance to Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium wilt, nematodes, Stemphylium (gray leaf spot), tomato mosaic virus and Verticillium wilt. It is comparable to Mountain Gold and was intended for home gardens where a colorful, dependable slicer is wanted.
Sweet Tangerine traits
- Determinate plants of moderate size
- Bright orange, round, firm fruit around 6 oz
- Smooth golden skin
- Medium-early maturity, about 68 days
- Resistance to Verticillium, Fusarium, nematodes and tomato mosaic virus
- Resists gray leaf spot and Alternaria stem canker
Good for
- Colorful fresh slicing
- Salads
- Home gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tangerine this page | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave II | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Legend | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Mountain Spring | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Sweet Tangerine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sweet Tangerine?
Sweet Tangerine is a bright orange hybrid from Seminis-Petoseed (bred by Jim Waltrip, released 2000) with round, firm fruit of about 6 ounces and a smooth golden skin. The determinate plants ripen in the medium-early range, around 68 days, and the breeder lists resistance to Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium wilt, nematodes, Stemphylium (gray leaf spot), tomato mosaic virus and Verticillium wilt.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Tangerine?
Sweet Tangerine is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sweet Tangerine compare with other tomato varieties?
Sweet Tangerine: 68 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bobcat (68 days), Ensalada (68 days), Heatwave (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Tangerine good for?
Sweet Tangerine is grown for colorful fresh slicing, salads, home gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
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.