What is a nepas tomato (nonsynky), what is it good for, how it is grown and what varieties are considered the best
For novice gardeners, low-growing, non-sticky tomato varieties are in special demand, since they do not require the formation of a bush. The range of such varieties is wide: Carrot, Tayana, Mongolian dwarf, Yamal, Metelitsa and others.
However, breeders continue to work on creating new varieties. So, in 2017-2018. The state register has been supplemented with a whole group of non-spongy tomatoes - Nepas (Nepas, Nepas 2, Nepas 3, Nepas 4, Nepas 7, Nepas 9, Nepas 12).
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The name of the Nepas variety comes from the adjective - "non-sonicating". The variety, or rather a series of varieties, combines non-sprinkling tomatoes with fruits of different sizes and shades, on which they practically do not form stepsons.
Their advantages and disadvantages
The bushes of tomatoes of this series are undersized from 20 to 70 cm. They are fruitful and require minimal maintenance. They are distinguished by friendly ripening of fruits. They bear fruit both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Due to the compactness of the bushes and the root system, vegetable growers grow more plants in a small area and get a rich harvest. Plants set fruit in any conditions, therefore, they are suitable for open ground not only in the south, but also in the middle lane.
A common disadvantage of the varieties in the series is the simple, unsaturated fruit taste.
Top best varieties of unsaturated tomatoes
Agrofirm "Sedek" has created 14 non-scintillating varieties of tomatoes in the series, seven of them are included in the State Register. The varieties of the series are similar, growing conditions and care are the same. There is variety only in the size, color and taste of the fruit. Let's take a closer look at the seven varieties introduced in 2017 and 2018. to the State Register of Tomato Varieties.
Natalia Petrenko on tomato varieties:
Nepas
Variety of lettuce use, early ripe (95-110 days), with a flat-round red fruit, weighing 50-80 g. The plant is determinate, 50-60 cm high, is unpretentious, resistant to temperature extremes. Productivity - 6.3 kg / m².
Nepas 2 (non-pinking raspberry)
F1 hybrid of salad application, medium early, with a raspberry-colored fruit, rounded, weighing 100-140 g. The plant is determinate, with an average height of 50 cm. The tomato sets fruit well, is resistant to stress caused by adverse weather conditions, and is unpretentious. Productivity - 8.2 kg / m².
On a note. Determinant - limited in growth. In such tomatoes, at a certain moment, the growth of the central apex stops.
Nepas 3 (pink)
Medium early, salad variety, with round-shaped pink fruits (110-140 g). The tomato is determinate, reaching a height of half a meter. The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, sweetish in taste. Productivity - 6.4 kg / m². Suitable for seedless cultivation in areas of unsustainable farming. Requires moderate pinching.
Nepas 4 (heart-shaped, orange)
An early variety, salad use, with beautiful, heart-shaped orange fruits with a spout at the end, weighing 60-70 g. The flesh is firm, sweet. Productivity - 6.3 kg / m². The tomato variety is resistant to root and top rot.
Nepas 7 (giant)
Medium early, salad, large-fruited (150-200 g). Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus. The fruits are round, red, smooth, of excellent taste.Productivity - 6.3 kg / m². Indeterminate. Stepsons moderately.
On a note. Indeterminate - unlimited in growth. The growth of the central apex occurs without restrictions throughout the life of the plant.
Nepas 9
Early, salad, with cylindrical fruits weighing 50-60 g. Red tomatoes, dense, fleshy, excellent taste, do not crack. Productivity - 6.3 kg / m². The height of the bush reaches 80 cm. The plant is determinate, 70-80 cm high. It does not require pinching.
Nepas 12
Ultra-early ripening, lettuce, with rounded red fruits, weighing 100-150 g. The plant is determinant, up to 50 cm high. The variety is the most unpretentious. Suitable for seedless growing in areas of unsustainable farming.
Which variety to choose
For salads and fresh consumption, choose: Nepas, raspberry Nepas 2, Nepas 3 with good taste, large-fruited Nepas 7. The fruits of the Nepas 12 tomato are also sweetish with dense pulp.
Excellent pickling varieties: Nepas 4, Nepas 9. Their fruits are dense with a high dry matter content. The heart-shaped Nepas 4 and the elongated Nepas 9 adorn exquisite dishes.
How to grow varieties of the Nepas series
Some "very lazy" gardeners grow Nepas tomatoes in a seedless way, that is, sow their seeds directly into the ground. Since tomatoes are a thermophilic culture, they are sown with seeds in warm beds, box beds or buckets.
We grow unsaturated tomatoes in buckets
This method has been used since the late 40s of the last century. Then they used buckets without a bottom. The harvest obtained by this method is no worse, and sometimes even better, than when using the conventional method.
What are the advantages of this method? In a bucket, the soil warms up well, under unfavorable conditions it can be brought into the greenhouse or even into the house, no need to weed. The sun illuminates the plants well. They can be used for garden decoration.
In metal containers and black containers, the soil warms up especially well, which accelerates the growth of tomatoes. Water and fertilizers are not wasted; the plant receives them completely.
Soil for growing tomatoes in buckets is prepared from turf soil (medium loam), humus in equal proportions, 300 g of wood ash is added to 1 bucket, peat or sawdust is added. The earth is steamed over an open fire and watered with a solution of saturated pink potassium permanganate, diluted per 10 liters of water 1 g.
Holes are made in the bottoms of the buckets, if any, so that the water does not stagnate. However, it should be borne in mind that if the holes are too large, the water will quickly "leave", so some gardeners do not make holes, but simply put drainage (broken brick, expanded clay, etc.) on the bottom, covering it with nonwoven material.
What are the advantages of planting tomatoes in buckets, what are the nuances of caring for them in this method - watch the video about this.
How to grow tomatoes in buckets (Alenin garden):
In box beds
It is popular to grow low-growing tomatoes in bed-boxes. What is a bed-box? This is a high bed, fenced with wooden frames made of boards or twigs. Experts believe that the most convenient size for such ridges is 6 m in length and 1.2 m in width, but it depends on your capabilities.
Over the ridges, arcs are installed on which a covering material (film, non-woven material) is laid in order to prolong the season, accelerate the ripening of the crop, and protect the plants from the vicissitudes of the weather.
A bed-box is formed from plant residues, food waste, which give heat during rotting, so tomatoes in them can be grown directly from seeds.
Tips & Tricks
Buy seeds in trusted specialized stores. Pay attention to the packaging. It should indicate the variety, manufacturer, number of seeds, date of manufacture.
To get a good harvest, plant care is necessary, despite their unpretentiousness.Varieties of the Nepas series are left unattended for 1-2 weeks in favorable weather, but it is important to ensure watering every ten days.
Bushes needed tie up, weed, loosen the soil, every two weeks feed.
The basic agrotechnical methods are the same as for other varieties, with the exception of pinching and bush formation.
Reviews
This is how Valentina Vladimirovna Redko, a well-known collector of tomatoes in Russia, speaks of the Nepas series tomatoes: “It is difficult to grow - it is no longer interesting. In order to be fruitful, abundant, easy, and a large Nepas 12 tomato is bred. With this sort, even to the world, even to a feast. "
Lorena Mil35 (Yekaterinburg) writes: “Nepas tomatoes bear abundant fruit, but they need to be tied up. I liked the tomato seed variety Nepas because it does not require pinching. Grown in the usual way, seeds are planted for seedlings in March, at the end of May, seedlings are planted in hotbeds or greenhouses. Variety Nepas early ripening, tomatoes turn red in July, one of the first. The variety is plentifully fruiting, the bushes are low, but spreading, requires tying on a support, as it does not withstand the mass of fruits. "
Seleznev Boris Sergeevich (Kingisepp): “I live in the Leningrad region, where temperature drops are often observed. Because of this, difficulties arise in growing tomato seedlings by the required date. Often, the plant developed earlier than the cold receded, and the soil warmed up to the desired temperature. Tomato Nepas No. 12 is my salvation, since it can be grown in a seedless way at the moment when optimal weather conditions are established on the street. "
Magrat writes: “I welcome nonsynchian varieties, as I spend all the time“ pinching ”. Productivity 3.7-4.5 kg / sq.m. I did not check by weight, but for my not very favorable growing conditions, the yield is more than decent. The value of the variety: resistance to stress caused by unfavorable weather conditions - I do not quite agree. He reacted first to the drop in temperature. I didn't even understand when he managed to freeze! The rest stuck up cheerfully and continued to sing! I really liked the variety. The manufacturer's promises have been fulfilled. From myself I will add the following: despite his short stature, he needs support. Even better is a straight triangle for each bush, for it is REALLY fruitful. So that the trunk does not hold up. "
Svetlana M. (Asha): «The vegetable garden is one of my favorite pastimes, however, in our climatic conditions it is difficult to get a large harvest, and there is a little more work with plants. I prefer nonsynk and early ripening varieties such as nonsynk raspberry or plum. They form neat bushes, ripen quickly and allow you to enjoy the results of their own labor even in the summer months. I roll the plum one for the winter, and the whole family eats pink with pleasure. "
Alexey V. (Novoorsk): «Our summers are warm, even hot, but dry and short. Growing a crop is sometimes difficult, so before buying a new variety, I read its description and gardeners' reviews. It helps me understand which seeds are worth buying from the store and which are not. I bought the last curiosity - Nonsynky striped, I really liked the tomato externally, and the description of the variety was good. The yield is sufficient, however, I do not plant much, rather for fun, but enough for salting. "
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Conclusion
Nepas tomatoes are good because they are not demanding to care for, they are resistant to diseases and extreme weather conditions. And the most important thing is that they do not need to be pinned, that is, farmers save their time and effort. In the central and southern regions, Nepas varieties are often grown in a seedless way outdoors. Even a novice gardener can handle the cultivation of such tomatoes.
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