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Tangerine Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

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.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Tangerine this page83 daysIndeterminate—
Big Boy82 daysIndeterminate—
Brimmer82 daysIndeterminate—
Cuostralee82 daysIndeterminate—
La Padino82 daysIndeterminate—
Lampadina82 daysIndeterminate—
Pink Delicious84 daysIndeterminate—

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.

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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