{"product_id":"kumato","title":"Kumato","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKumato 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\u003eThe Tomato That Forgot to Turn Red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThen olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThen reddish-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKumato develops one of the most unusual colors in the tomato world—and an equally distinctive flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBeneath its dark skin is juicy, firm flesh with a rich balance of sweetness, acidity, and savory tomato flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSlice it onto sandwiches. Build an incredible caprese. Roast it. Toss it into salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eOr simply put a bowl on the table and let the color start the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Kumato?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraordinary color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruits develop unusual shades of green, olive, bronze, and reddish-brown as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich tomato flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for a complex balance of sweetness, acidity, and savory character rather than one-dimensional sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful sliced.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dark exterior and contrasting interior make these tomatoes especially striking in salads, sandwiches, and tomato platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredibly versatile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEat them fresh, roast them, grill them, make sauces, or pair them with basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and flaky salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌈 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow beyond red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomatoes exist in an astonishing range of colors, and dark varieties show just how diverse this familiar crop can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Is It Brown?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTomato color isn’t produced by a single pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAs tomatoes ripen, different pigments accumulate or disappear within the fruit’s skin and flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRed tomatoes develop abundant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elycopene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e while their green chlorophyll largely disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn brown and dark-colored tomatoes, combinations of pigments and retained chlorophyll can create shades ranging from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eolive and mahogany to brick-red and chocolate-brown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe result looks unusual because we’re accustomed to tomatoes being bright red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eTo the plant, it’s simply another expression of tomato 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, avoiding dramatic swings between extremely dry and saturated soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a sturdy cage, stake, or trellis\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 tomato 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, you can bury part of the stem beneath the soil. Tomatoes can develop additional roots along buried stem tissue, helping establish a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWait until frost danger has passed before planting outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Do You Know a Brown Tomato Is Ripe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDon’t wait for it to turn bright red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt won’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch the Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit transitions through green and olive tones toward its characteristic darker mature coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤏 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel the Fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ripe tomato should have a slight amount of give when gently squeezed rather than feeling rock-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👃 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse Your Senses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe tomatoes become more aromatic as their flavor develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste at Different Stages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark tomatoes can offer slightly different balances of sweetness and acidity depending on when they’re harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eLearning the perfect harvest point is part of the fun.\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\u003eSlice or quarter the fruit to showcase its unusual coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaprese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥪 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandwiches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, flavorful slices are excellent on sandwiches, burgers, and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoast Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat concentrates the tomato’s sweetness and savory character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🍝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCook With Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in pasta, sauces, bruschetta, grain bowls, and countless other dishes.\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\u003eTomato collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaprese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruschetta\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\u003eRainbow tomato gardens\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\u003eTomatoes don’t have to be red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cultivated tomatoes come in green, white, yellow, orange, pink, purple, brown, striped, and nearly black varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧪 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor comes from plant pigments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lycopene, carotenoids, chlorophyll, and other pigments interact to create the enormous range of tomato colors we see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomato stems can produce roots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e That’s why seedlings can often be transplanted deeper than they were growing in their original pots.\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 flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e👅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweetness isn’t the whole story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Acidity, sugars, aroma compounds, texture, and savory compounds all contribute to what we perceive as great tomato flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Beyond Red.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA tomato doesn’t need to be red to be ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd it doesn’t need to look ordinary to taste incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow something olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSavory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd completely unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Kumato—and discover just how interesting a tomato can be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 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