Tomato Incas: characteristics and description of the variety with a photo

Tomato Inkas F1 is almost a legend among tomatoes. The result of the hard 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 agro-technical enterprises in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova, have been growing Inkas tomatoes for many years in a row. What has earned this hybrid such universal adoration and devotion?

Short variety description

Hybrid Incas has standard features. The ripening period of tomatoes is medium early. From planting seeds to harvesting fruits - approximately 95 - 100 days.The leaves are of medium size, dark green in color without an articulated peduncle. The plant forms into a compact bush of 3-4 stems about 100 cm high, then growth is limited. Does well in a greenhouse or in plastic covers, but also suitable for outdoor cultivation, tolerates low temperatures.

Before planting, the seeds do not need to be soaked, as manufacturers pre-treat 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 fully ripened on the bush have a rich taste, moderate sweetness and slight sourness. Mature tomatoes have a dense and elastic skin, and the pulp is tender and juicy.

Durability

Inkas tomatoes are not afraid of sunburn, not prone to cracking, lie well. Due to their dense consistency, they tolerate transportation well, retaining their appearance and without losing commercial qualities. Green tomatoes keep for 3 weeks and ripen gradually.

Uses

It is very convenient to make salads with tomatoes of this variety - the elongated shape easily allows you to cut the tomato into rings. Inkas also showed himself perfectly when s alting. It is considered one of the best varieties for winter harvesting and skinless canning. 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

Inkas tomatoes are not demanding in care, and it will not be difficult to get a crop, you just need to follow agricultural practices.

Landing

Sowing seeds is best done between March 20 and 30. As evidenced by numerous reviews, the 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 Incas F1 tomatoes is standard: between plants it is necessary to leave from 30 to 40 cm, between rows there should be at least 50-60 cm. 7-9 plants can be planted per 1 square meter.

For planting Incas F1 tomatoes, it is better to choose a place where cucumbers, cauliflower, parsley, zucchini or dill were grown before. Inkas grows well on sandy and light loamy soils, generously flavored with humus and humus.

Staging

It is very important to shape the plant into a bush. For 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 nutrients of the plant are not wasted on them. At this stage, it is very important to provide each received tomato bush with a support and tie it.

Climatic conditions

The growth rate of Incas F1 tomatoes directly depends on the balance between temperature and relative humidity. Optimal for good plant development, mild heat and an average humidity of 50 to 60% are needed. In the first 70 days, a slight increase in the water content in the air up to 65% is allowed.

In the case of high rates, together with a decrease in air temperature, the pollination process worsens, which leads to abscission of flowers.The plant can be affected by fungal and putrefactive diseases, which invariably affects the amount of the crop. To prevent this from happening, you need to take care of the presence of a film shelter during the cold or rainy period, as well as treat the tomatoes in advance with special means. Watering plants should be strictly moderate and only under the root.

Harvesting

At the peak of flowering, about 10 bunches can be tied on a bush, about 8-10 fruits each. Inkas F1 tomatoes ripen at approximately the same time. Easily tolerate prolonged exposure to sunlight. If you follow the rules for cultivating the crop, you can get fruits by July 10 and enjoy abundant and long-term fruiting until the end of August. About 5 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter. Based on 1 hectare, the yield is 120 tons.

Protection from diseases and pests

When growing Incas tomatoes in conditions of high humidity, it is possible to be affected by black leg and late blight. Cutting off the lower 2-3 leaves, improving air circulation in the greenhouse, removing diseased leaves and fruits, as well as treating with special means, will help cure the plants.

In order to prevent attacks on tomatoes by pests, first of all, weeding and hilling should be carried out on time. Inkas tomatoes are genetically resistant to Fusarium (races 1;2) and Verticillium (V F1,2).

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