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Tomato Incas F1 is one of those tomatoes that have successfully passed the test of time and have proven their productivity over many years. This species is characterized by stable yields and high resistance to unfavorable climatic conditions and diseases. Therefore, it easily competes with more modern types of crops and does not lose popularity among gardeners.
Tomato Incas is suitable for private and industrial cultivation
History of selection
Incas is the result of the painstaking work of Dutch breeders. The goal of its creation was to obtain a tomato that could show high yields regardless of climatic conditions and at the same time be characterized by an excellent taste of the fruit. And they succeeded. Incas was introduced more than 20 years ago and entered into the State Register in 2000. Its originator is the Dutch seed company Nunhems.
Description of the tomato variety Inkas F1
Incas is a hybrid form of the crop, so its seeds are not suitable for sowing. This tomato is a determinate species, so its growth is ultimately limited by the flower cluster. The height of the bushes in open ground reaches 0.7-0.8 m, and in a greenhouse - 1.0-1.2 m. The hybrid forms strong, powerful shoots, but due to the high yield they can bend under the weight of the fruit, so it is necessary to install supports, and tie up the plant as it grows.
The leaves of this hybrid are of standard size and shape, dark green in color. The peduncle is without articulation. The hybrid is prone to increased growth of stepsons, and therefore requires the formation of bushes. Maximum efficiency can be achieved by growing Incas in 3-4 shoots. On each stem, 4-6 fruit clusters are formed per season.
Tomato Incas is an early ripening hybrid. The first tomatoes ripen 90-95 days after seed germination. The fruiting period lasts 1.5-2 months, but most of the harvest can be harvested in the first 3 weeks. The ripening of tomatoes in the bunch is simultaneous. Initially, the collection should be carried out on the main stem, and then on the side ones. The first fruit cluster is formed above the 5-6th leaf, and then after 2. Each of them contains from 7 to 10 tomatoes.
Description of fruits
The shape of the fruits of this hybrid is pepper-shaped, that is, oval-elongated with a sharp tip. When fully ripe, tomatoes acquire a rich red color. The surface is smooth and shiny. Incas tomatoes have a sweetish, pleasant taste with a small amount of sourness.
Medium-sized hybrid fruits. The weight of each does not exceed 90-100 g. The flesh of Inkas tomatoes is dense and sugary; when the fruit is cut, no juice is released.
Each tomato contains 2-3 small seed chambers
During the ripening process, Incas tomatoes have a dark spot in the stalk area, but subsequently it completely disappears. The skin is dense, thin, and almost imperceptible when eaten. Incas tomatoes are resistant to cracking even in conditions of high humidity.
Incas tomatoes can be stored for 20 days. At the same time, harvesting at the stage of technical maturity with subsequent ripening at home is allowed. At the same time, taste qualities are completely preserved.
Tomatoes of this hybrid are resistant to burns and can easily withstand direct exposure to sunlight for a long time.
Characteristics of the Incas tomato
The hybrid, like all other types of tomatoes, has its own characteristics that you should pay attention to. This will allow you to create a complete picture of the Incas tomato, its productivity and resistance to adverse factors.
Yield of tomato Incas and what affects it
The hybrid is characterized by high and stable yield, and this is not affected by possible temperature changes. From one bush, subject to the rules of agricultural technology, you can harvest up to 3 kg of tomatoes. Productivity per 1 sq. m is 7.5-8 kg.
This indicator directly depends on the timely removal of stepchildren. Ignoring this rule leads to the fact that the plant wastes its energy, increasing its green mass, to the detriment of the formation of fruits.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Tomato Incas is immune to fusarium and verticillium.But this hybrid does not tolerate high humidity over a long period of time. Therefore, in the event of a cold, rainy summer, it may suffer from late blight. Also, Inkas fruits, if there is a lack of nutrients in the soil, can be affected by blossom end rot.
Among the pests, the Colorado potato beetle poses a danger to the hybrid at the initial stage of growth, when grown in open ground. Therefore, to maintain productivity, it is necessary to spray the bushes when the first signs of damage appear and as a preventative measure.
Area of application of fruits
Due to their high taste, Incas tomatoes can be used fresh, and their oblong shape is ideal for slicing. These tomatoes can also be used for preparing whole-fruit winter preparations with or without peel. In terms of their consistency, Incas tomatoes are in many ways similar to Italian varieties that are used for drying, so they can also be dried.
Advantages and disadvantages
Incas, like other types of tomatoes, has its pros and cons. This will allow you to evaluate the advantages of the hybrid and understand how critical its disadvantages are.
Incas tomatoes can have both a sharp and depressed tip
Advantages of a hybrid:
- stable yield;
- early ripening of tomatoes;
- excellent presentation;
- resistance to transportation;
- versatility of application;
- high natural immunity;
- great taste.
Flaws:
- tomato seeds are unsuitable for further sowing;
- the pulp is somewhat dry compared to salad varieties;
- intolerance to high humidity for a long time;
- requires pinching and tying up bushes.
Features of planting and care
It is necessary to grow the Incas tomato in seedlings, which allows you to obtain strong seedlings by the beginning of the season and significantly speeds up the harvest. Transplantation to a permanent place must be done at the age of 60 days, so the procedure should be carried out in early March for further cultivation in a greenhouse, and at the end of this month for open ground.
This hybrid is very susceptible to lack of light and low temperature conditions at the initial stage of growth. Therefore, to obtain well-developed seedlings, it is necessary to provide the seedlings with optimal conditions.
Sowing seeds should be carried out in wide containers 10 cm high. For Incas, it is necessary to use nutritious loose soil consisting of turf, humus, sand and peat in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
Seeds should be planted to a depth of 0.5 cm in pre-moistened soil.
After planting, the containers should be covered with film and moved to a dark place with a temperature of +25 degrees for successful and rapid germination. After the emergence of friendly shoots after 5-7 days, the containers should be moved to the windowsill and the mode should be lowered to +18 degrees for a week to stimulate the growth of the root system. After this, raise the temperature to +20 degrees and provide twelve hours of daylight. When the seedlings grow 2-3 true leaves, they should be planted in separate containers.
Transplantation into the ground should be carried out when the soil has warmed up sufficiently: in a greenhouse - at the beginning of May, in open ground - at the end of the month. Planting density – 2.5-3 plants per 1 sq. m. Tomatoes should be planted at a distance of 30-40 cm, deepening them to the first pair of leaves.
The hybrid does not tolerate high humidity well, so you need to water the Inkas tomato bushes strictly at the root (photo below). Irrigation should be carried out as the top layer of soil dries. Tomatoes need to be fertilized 3-4 times per season. For the first time, you can use organic matter or compositions with a high nitrogen content, and then phosphorus-potassium mixtures.
The stepsons of this hybrid need to be removed regularly, leaving only the lower 3-4 shoots. This must be done in the first half of the day so that the wound has time to dry before evening.
When watering, moisture should not fall on the leaves.
Pest and disease control methods
To preserve the tomato harvest, it is necessary to carry out preventive spraying of the bushes with fungicides throughout the entire season. The frequency of treatments is 10-14 days. It is especially important to do this during regular precipitation and sudden changes in day and night temperatures.
For this you can use the following drugs:
- "Ordan";
- "Fitosporin";
- "Hom."
It is also important to soak the roots in a working insecticide solution for half an hour before planting seedlings in a permanent place. This will protect young seedlings from the Colorado potato beetle at the initial stage of development. If signs of damage appear in the future, this drug should be used to spray the bushes.
The following remedies are best suited:
- "Aktara";
- "Confidor Extra".
Conclusion
Tomato Incas F1 is not inferior in its characteristics to newer varieties, which allows it to remain popular for so many years.Therefore, many gardeners, when choosing tomatoes for further processing, give preference to this particular hybrid, despite the fact that planting material must be purchased annually.
