Tomato Incas F1 is almost a legend among tomatoes. The result of the painstaking work of Dutch breeders. This hybrid is at least 20 years old and has proudly stood the test of time. Many summer residents, as well as agricultural and technical enterprises in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova, have been growing Inkas tomatoes for many years in a row. Why has this hybrid earned such widespread adoration and devotion?
Brief description of the variety
Hybrid Incas has standard characteristics.The ripening period of tomatoes is mid-early. From planting seeds to harvesting fruits - approximately 95 - 100 days. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green, without an articulated stalk. The plant forms into a compact bush of 3-4 stems about 100 cm high, then growth is limited. It feels great in a greenhouse or in film shelters, but is also suitable for growing in open ground and tolerates low temperatures well.
The seeds do not need to be soaked before planting, as producers pre-treat them with thiram.
Fruit characteristics
The popularity of the Incas variety is mainly due to the excellent taste of its fruits, as well as excellent transportability and some other properties.
Taste
Tomatoes that are fully ripe on the bush have a rich taste, moderate sweetness and slight sourness. Ripe tomatoes have thick and elastic skin, and the flesh is tender and juicy.
Durability
Tomatoes of the Incas variety are not afraid of sunburn, are not prone to cracking, and lie well. Due to their dense consistency, they tolerate transportation well, maintaining their appearance and without losing commercial qualities. Green tomatoes are stored for 3 weeks and gradually ripen.
Methods of use
It is very convenient to make salads with tomatoes of this variety - the elongated shape makes it easy to cut the tomato into rings. Incas also showed excellent results in salting. It is considered one of the best varieties for winter preparation and canning without skin. Can be processed into tomato products.
Other properties
The fruits are fleshy and weigh, on average, from 80 to 100 grams. The shape is elongated, pepper-shaped. The color at the ripening stage is light green, ripe tomatoes are bright red.The surface is uniform and shiny.
Growing conditions
Incas tomatoes are not demanding in care, and getting a harvest will not be difficult, you just need to follow agricultural practices.
Landing
It is best to sow seeds between March 20 and March 30. As numerous reviews indicate, germination rates are very high. Picking should be done when the seedlings have 1-2 true leaves. Seedlings should be planted from May 15 - in greenhouses or other shelters, and from May 25 - in open ground. The description of the sowing scheme for Inkas F1 tomatoes is standard: between plants it is necessary to leave from 30 to 40 cm, between the rows there must be at least 50-60 cm. 7-9 plants can be planted on 1 square meter.
To plant Incas F1 tomatoes, it is better to choose a place where cucumbers, cauliflower, parsley, zucchini or dill were grown before them. Incas grows well on sandy and light loamy soils, generously flavored with humus and humus.
Stepsoning
It is very important to form the plant into a bush. To do this, it is necessary to carry out stepsoning in time. It is necessary to select from 3 to 4 strong shoots, which will later become stems. It is better to remove the remaining sprouts so that the plant’s nutrients are not wasted on them. At this stage, it is very important to provide each resulting tomato bush with support and garter.
Climatic conditions
The growth rate of Incas F1 tomatoes directly depends on the balance between temperature and relative humidity. Optimally for good plant development, mild heat and average humidity of 50 to 60% are required. In the first 70 days, a slight increase in the water content in the air is allowed up to 65%.
In the case of high rates, combined with a decrease in air temperature, the pollination process worsens, which leads to the falling of flowers. The plant can be affected by fungal and putrefactive diseases, which invariably affects the amount of harvest. To prevent this from happening, you need to take care of the presence of a film cover during the cold or rainy period, and also treat the tomatoes with special means in advance. Watering plants should be strictly moderate and done only at the root.
Harvesting
At the peak of flowering, the bush can produce about 10 clusters, approximately 8-10 fruits in each. Incas F1 tomatoes ripen approximately at the same time. Easily tolerates prolonged exposure to sunlight. If you follow the rules for cultivating the crop, you can get the fruits by July 10 and enjoy abundant and long-term fruiting until the end of August. From one square meter you can harvest about 5 kg of tomatoes. Per 1 hectare, the yield is 120 tons.
Protection from diseases and pests
When growing Incas tomatoes in conditions of high humidity, blackleg and late blight may occur. Tearing off the bottom 2-3 leaves, improving air circulation in the greenhouse, removing diseased leaves and fruits, as well as treating them with special products will help cure the plants.
In order to prevent pest attacks on tomatoes, first of all, weeding and hilling should be carried out in a timely manner. Incas tomatoes are genetically resistant to fusarium (races 1;2) and verticillium (V F1.2).
