Newton’s Principia
Isaac Newton publishes Principia Mathematica, one of the foundations of modern science.
1640 → 1687 → 1990 → 2021 → 2026
A farming tradition in Trgovišče since 1687
The Kumer family has farmed in Trgovišče since 1687. Today we carry that heritage forward through knowledge, modern production, traceability, and clear responsibility to buyers.
1687 → 2026
The world changed. The farming tradition in Trgovišče continued.
1687
Martin Kumer
The documented Kumer family farming story in Trgovišče begins.
The telegraph connects distance
Morse’s public telegraph message demonstrates a new era of rapid long-distance communication.
1844
Penicillin
Alexander Fleming observes the antibacterial effect of mould that begins the story of penicillin.
1928
Humans land on the Moon
Apollo 11 achieves the first crewed Moon landing.
1969
1990
Specialisation in vegetables
The farm begins moving from mixed livestock/arable farming toward specialised vegetable production.
Independent Slovenia
Slovenia adopts the key independence acts and becomes an independent state.
1991
2021
Kumer 1687 d.o.o.
New organisation and management support the rebuilding of production, quality, and market development.
2023
Major retail entry
Packaged lamb’s lettuce reaches a major retail channel.
2024
Broader programme
Leaf parsley broadens the retail programme and supply reaches another major retail network.
2025
Packing and brand protection
In-house packing capacity is strengthened and Kumer 1687 trademarks are registered.
2026
GLOBALG.A.P.
Parsley production is shown as certified under IFA v6 SMART Plants for the current certificate period.
Place matters
The Kumer family has farmed in Trgovišče since 1687. Trgovišče lies on Ptujsko polje, in a landscape shaped by the Drava River and its river terraces. Fertile agricultural soils, level terrain, and access to irrigation infrastructure create strong conditions for dependable vegetable production. Kumer 1687 combines those natural conditions with knowledge, crop monitoring, and modern production processes.
Heritage as a commitment to the future
Kumer 1687 is the brand that connects the family’s farming heritage with future development. The modern company was incorporated in 2021 to manage production, quality, packing, and market development more systematically. We enjoy what we do, and we consistently pursue higher standards of quality, reliability, and professional execution.
Sources & evidence
Company registration – BiziSPAR producer profile – Kmetija Kumer 1687Slovenian Intellectual Property Office – BIL 2025/5Visit Ptuj – Roman PoetovioVisit Jeruzalem – wine-growing regionRoyal Society – Newton’s Principia (1687)Smithsonian – Morse telegraph message (1844)Nobel Prize – Fleming and penicillin (1928)NASA – Apollo 11 (1969)Government of Slovenia – independence (1991)Hydrology – Ptujsko polje and the Drava River terraces