Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 83 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tangerine is a deep yellow-orange tomato whose 5 to 7 ounce fruit resembles the citrus fruit in shape and carries a tart, citrus-like flavor. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season on a stake or cage. A good choice for those who like a sharper, brighter tomato in salads.
Tangerine traits
- Deep yellow-orange, tangerine-shaped fruit of 5 to 7 ounces
- Tart, citrus-like flavor
- Indeterminate vines
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine this page | 83 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Boy | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brimmer | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cuostralee | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| La Padino | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lampadina | 82 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Delicious | 84 days | Indeterminate | — |
Tangerine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Tangerine?
Tangerine is a deep yellow-orange tomato whose 5 to 7 ounce fruit resembles the citrus fruit in shape and carries a tart, citrus-like flavor. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season on a stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Tangerine?
Tangerine is listed at 83 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Tangerine compare with other tomato varieties?
Tangerine: 83 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Boy (82 days), Brimmer (82 days), Cuostralee (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tangerine good for?
Tangerine is grown for salads, fresh slicing.
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.