{"product_id":"kumato-copy","title":"Kumato 3","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKumato 3 Tomato \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark on the Outside. Full of Flavor Inside.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot every ripe tomato turns red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKumato 3 develops striking dark-toned fruit with shades of olive, bronze, brown, and deep reddish-green—creating a tomato that looks every bit as interesting as it tastes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSlice one open and you’ll find juicy flesh with the rich balance of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweetness, acidity, and savory tomato flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that makes dark tomatoes so addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBeautiful on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIncredible on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAnd definitely not another ordinary red tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Kumato 3?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable dark coloration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruits develop an unusual combination of olive, bronze, brown, and reddish tones as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich, complex flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark tomatoes are prized for balancing sweetness with acidity and deep savory tomato character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade for fresh eating.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlice them into salads, sandwiches, bruschetta, caprese, and tomato platters where their unusual coloration can really stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent cooked, too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasting concentrates the fruit’s sugars and savory flavors for an incredibly rich tomato experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌈 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a rainbow tomato garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair Kumato 3 with white, yellow, orange, pink, red, green, and purple tomatoes for a harvest no supermarket can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes a Tomato Brown?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTomato color is created by layers of plant pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAs most red tomatoes ripen, their green \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echlorophyll\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e breaks down while pigments including red \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elycopene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDark and brown tomatoes can retain or express pigment combinations differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen green chlorophyll in the fruit tissues visually combines with red and orange ripening pigments underneath, the result can appear \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eolive, bronze, mahogany, or chocolate-brown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt’s not underripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eIt’s genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun — 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 24–36 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 5–10 days in warm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water deeply and consistently; avoid dramatic wet-to-dry swings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a cage, stake, trellis, or other sturdy support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Pick when fruits reach their mature dark coloration and develop a slight give when gently squeezed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm-season annual in frost-prone climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStart seeds indoors approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–8 weeks before your last spring frost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen transplanting, tomatoes can be planted more deeply than many other vegetables. Burying part of the stem encourages additional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eadventitious roots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to develop underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eGive plants plenty of sun, consistent moisture, and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Do You Know It’s Ripe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDark tomatoes can confuse first-time growers because \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou’re waiting for a color that never becomes bright red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eInstead, use multiple clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the fruit transition from immature green toward its mature olive, bronze, brown, or reddish coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤏 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe fruit should have a slight amount of give when gently pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👃 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature tomatoes develop a stronger tomato aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest fruits at slightly different stages until you discover the balance of sweetness and acidity you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSoon you’ll recognize a perfectly ripe fruit immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Garden to Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Salads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir dark coloration creates beautiful contrast with greens, herbs, and lighter-colored tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaprese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥪 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; Burgers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd thick slices for rich tomato flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍞 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruschetta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChop with garlic, basil, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoast Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasting intensifies sweetness and creates deep, concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🍝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSauces \u0026amp; Pasta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse anywhere you’d normally reach for a flavorful slicing tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaprese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruschetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual tomato collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRipe doesn’t mean red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tomatoes can mature to yellow, orange, pink, green, purple, brown, nearly black, white, striped, and multicolored fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧪 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigments create tomato color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chlorophyll, carotenoids, lycopene, and other compounds interact with the fruit’s genetics and tissues to produce different appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomato stems can grow roots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Planting seedlings deeply can help establish a larger root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomato flowers are self-fertile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Wind, vibration, and visiting pollinators help shake pollen loose within the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e👅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor is more than sugar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Acidity, sugars, volatile aroma compounds, texture, and savory characteristics all influence how a tomato tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Beyond Ordinary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThere’s nothing wrong with a red tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBut your garden doesn’t have to look like the produce aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow something that makes people stop and ask:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What kind of tomato is THAT?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Kumato 3—and grow a tomato that’s as interesting to look at as it is to eat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43479250894896,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_7bdadf8a-377c-4ce3-88e2-70432506c53b.png?v=1786466271","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/kumato-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}