Orange Tangerine Dream Pepper

10 Seeds

Orange Tangerine Dream Pepper is a compact, high-yielding sweet pepper that produces long, slender fruits that ripen from green to a vibrant bright orange. It has a crisp texture, sweet flavor, and virtually no heat, making it perfect for fresh snacks, salads, grilling, roasting, stuffing, and cooking. This variety is well adapted to the Gulf climate when grown during the cooler season and is ideal for gardens, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse or protected cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–30°C) for 8–12 hours before sowing.
• Optional: soak in diluted seaweed extract or chamomile tea to enhance germination.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 25–30°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During very hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30–40% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid waterlogged soil and ensure excellent drainage.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days
• Germination may take up to 21 days under cooler conditions.

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 45–60 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 60–75 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 75–90 days after transplanting
• Harvest fruits when they become bright orange for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
• Frequent harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant from August to October for the highest yields.
• Apply organic mulch to cool the soil and retain moisture.
• Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruit development.
• Provide good airflow and protect plants from strong desert winds and intense afternoon sunlight.
• Orange Tangerine Dream Pepper grows exceptionally well in containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.