{"product_id":"tomato-artisan-bumble-bee","title":"Tomato Artisan Bumble Bee","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eThe Tomato Artisan Bumble Bee \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Solanum lycopersicum) tomato is a unique and visually striking cherry tomato variety known for its striped skin and gourmet appeal. Fruits are plump, round, and about 2.5–3.5 cm in diameter, boasting gold, red, pink, and green marbling, depending on the specific type (e.g. Pink, Purple, or Sunrise Bumble Bee). These indeterminate vines are vigorous and high-yielding, thriving in South Africa’s warm, sunny climate, particularly in coastal or Highveld regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eExcellent for fresh snacking, salads, or garnishing, these tomatoes are a firm favourite among chefs and home gardeners for their crisp texture, sweet-tart flavour, and exceptional visual appeal. Matures in 70–80 days, suitable for open ground or trellised containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1031\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and Disease Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBred for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003ecrack resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, sun tolerance, and vigorous productivity under South African sun.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eResists many common tomato diseases including early blight and fusarium wilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Insectary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe bright flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, boosting pollination rates and supporting biodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUseful in permaculture designs as a pollinator-supporting crop in mixed beds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Culinary Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdds colour, texture, and flavour depth to salads, platters, and gourmet dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for raw snacking, skewers, and light sautéing – holds its shape and flavour when cooked.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent for local farm markets or small-scale artisan producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional and Medicinal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003ebeta-carotene\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003eantioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e like\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elycopene – promotes heart health, skin vitality, and cell protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLow in calories, high in fibre, and beneficial for digestion and weight management.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1967\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe skin contains high polyphenol levels, offering additional \u003cstrong data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003eanti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2006\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTomato Artisan Bumble Bee flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to Mid-Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20\u003cspan\u003e-28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45x75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeigh\u003c\/strong\u003et: Fruit \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.5–3.5 cm \/ Plant 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun (6-8 hours\/day minimum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers a well drained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/soil\/substrate\" title=\"Substrate\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca title=\"Amendments\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Amendment\"\u003eamendments\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Craft%20Soil\" title=\"Craft Soil\"\u003epre-made soil\u003c\/a\u003e containing all the necessary base additives. Ideal pH 6.0–6.8.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep watering 2–3 times per week depending on climate; mulch to retain moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Vegetative\" title=\"Vegetative Fertilisers\"\u003ebalanced organic fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e during early growth; switch to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Flower\" title=\"Flowering Fertiliser\"\u003ehigh-potassium and phosphorus\u003c\/a\u003e feed at flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModerate levels between 60–75% are ideal with ample airflow to prevent mildew.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerforms well in temperate to warm regions including KZN coast, Western Cape, Gauteng, and Free State.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds staking or trellising due to its indeterminate vining habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTomatoes and cannabis requirements are very similar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e from\u003cstrong\u003e being planted alongside \u003ca title=\"Basil Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca title=\"French Marigold\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egarlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Carrot Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecarrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Garlic Chives\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/garlic-chives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Lettuce Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/borage\" title=\"Borage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eborage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\" title=\"Basil Options\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\" title=\"French Marigold\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\" title=\"Clover Options\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e for pest control and soil health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Follow with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\" title=\"Peas Greenfeast\"\u003epeas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\" title=\"Clover Options\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"Lettuce Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid same family (nightshades or brassicas) in the same bed for 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Plant after nitrogen fixers to restore nutrients. Namely \u003ca title=\"Red Clover\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/red-clover\"\u003ered clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"White Clover\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/white-clover\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Lucerne Aurora\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/lucerne-aurora\"\u003elucerne\u003c\/a\u003e (alfalfa), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\" title=\"Peas Greenfeast\"\u003epeas greenfeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting with potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecorn\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efennel\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent disease transfer and growth inhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.02g (12 Seeds)","offer_id":46999971004659,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.08g (48 Seeds)","offer_id":46999971037427,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/TomatoArtisanBumbleBeeSingle.png?v=1749028296","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/tomato-artisan-bumble-bee","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}