Legendary hybrid - tomato "Inkas": why is it so loved in different countries, and how you will like it

Tomato Inkas, a merit of Dutch selection, has confidently taken root not only in Russian beds, but also in neighboring countries. Its popularity is due to its ability to quickly adapt to weather conditions and the excellent taste of the fruit.

Few varieties can boast of a high fruiting rate at early ripening. This tomato combines all the necessary qualities for successful breeding and confidently continues to win new fans with its unique characteristics.

Description of the variety

More than 20 years ago, Dutch breeders bred another hybrid - tomato Inkas F1. For many years, it has been grown not only by amateur summer residents, but also by agricultural and technical enterprises in Russia, Moldova and Ukraine.

Distinctive features

Bush determinant, the height reaches 1 m, it is topped independently. The stem is powerful, the leaves are medium, dark green.

The variety is early ripe, 95-100 days pass from the moment of sowing to full ripening. It tolerates a short-term sharp drop in temperature, prolonged rains and drought.

The yield is high, 3 kg are harvested from one seedling, provided that 6-7 plants are planted per 1 sq. m.

Culture requires compulsory pinching and tying. To increase fruiting, plants are formed into several stems.

Differs in good resistance to fungal diseases and tobacco mosaic. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.

Fruit characteristics

The average weight of fruits reaches 90-100 g, they have an elongated pepper-like shape and a bright red color. Tomatoes taste sweet with a slight acidity, the pulp is juicy and tender. The skin is elastic, dense, does not crack.

The fruits are well tolerated by prolonged exposure to sunlight, are not subject to burns.

The purpose is universal: they are consumed fresh, used for salting, pickles, whole-fruit canning and processing for tomato products (juice, lecho, pasta, ketchup, adjika). Perfect for harvesting without skin for the winter.

Ripe vegetables are subject to long-term storage and long-term transportation without loss of appearance and taste.

The photo below shows Incas f1 tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing seeds for seedlings begins two months before planting in the ground, usually in the last decade of March.

Seed preparation

Before sowing, the seeds are carefully inspected for visible defects: suitable grains should be light in color, without distortion or visible damage.

The germination of grains is checked by immersion in a saline solution, dissolving one teaspoon of salt in a glass of water. Those seeds that float to the surface after 10 minutes are empty and will not be suitable for sowing.

It is not necessary to disinfect the planting material, the manufacturer processes them with thiram.

Reference.Thiram is a contact fungicide effective against fusarium, anthracnose, root and stem rot. Has a protective effect from 4 to 6 weeks.

To improve germination, seeds are germinated for several days at a temperature of 24 degrees.They are wrapped in cheesecloth, slightly moistened and left in a warm place until the first shoots appear.

Capacity and soil

The soil is prepared from garden soil, peat and wood ash with the addition of humus. For ease, add a little washed river sand. After thorough mixing of all components, the mixture is spilled with a hot solution of pink potassium permanganate.

The planting containers are disposable plastic cups, which are two-thirds full of prepared soil. Incomplete filling of the cups makes it possible to add soil in the future as the seedlings grow, thereby providing them with additional nutrients.

Sowing seedlings

The seeds are sown in disposable plastic containers to a depth of 2 cm. The seeded containers are immediately placed on a light windowsill. For germination of grains, the optimum temperature is 23-24 degrees. After sowing, the ground is slightly moistened with a spray bottle.

Growing and care

When the first shoots appear, watered lightly, along the edge of the containers, with an ordinary tablespoon of warm, settled water. After watering, the soil is loosened, providing better oxygen penetration to the young roots. Daylight hours are required for 12-13 hours. If natural light is insufficient, they are supplemented with phytolamps.

When two true leaves appear, the seedlings are dived, seated in larger containers compared to the previous ones. Despite the pick, this variety of tomatoes is prone to pulling, but the pick is necessary to strengthen the root system.

Two weeks before landing in the ground seedlings begin to harden, taking out into the open air for one hour. The time spent on the street is gradually increased to 12 hours. At night, seedlings must be brought into a room where the air temperature is at least 13 degrees.

How to grow tomatoes

Seedlings are ready for transplanting in mid-May in greenhouse conditions, at the end of May - in open ground. By this time, at least 5-7 real leaves and already fully formed strong roots appear on the bushes.

Landing

The soil for tomatoes is prepared in the fall. Organic matter is introduced into it, for example, peat, rotted manure or compost in a ratio of 5 kg per 1 sq. m. Organics can be replaced with mineral fertilizers. After that, the earth is dug up and left until spring.

In the spring, a nutrient mixture is again introduced, consisting of 1 kg of chicken manure and 1.5 kg of wood ash. Dig up thoroughly, removing weeds with roots.

Compost is a natural fertilizer containing nutrients necessary for the full growth of tomatoes. The fertilizer attracts earthworms, which improves the structure of the soil.

Beds for tomatoes are chosen on the sunny side, protected from drafts. Seedlings are transplanted in the evening or in cloudy weather into shallow holes, which are pre-filled with water.

If the seedlings are strongly stretched at home, they are laid horizontally. If the height of the bushes allows them to remain upright, they are planted like any other seedlings.

To strengthen the roots during transplantation, remove all the lower leaves, leaving 3-4 leaves.

Planting scheme: 30-40 cm - distance between seedlings, 50-60 cm - row spacing. For 1 sq. m place 7-8 plants.

Further care of tomato Incas F1

The culture needs moderate watering with warm, settled water no more than twice a week. On hot days, the amount of watering increases up to three times. After watering, the soil is loosened and hilled. For a longer retention of moisture in the beds, they are mulched with peat, straw or weeds. Weed grass, when rotting, saturates the culture with useful substances. Watered strictly at the root, not falling on the leaves.

The first top dressing is applied two weeks after transplantation. Fertilize with infusion of mullein in a ratio of 1:10. One tablespoon of nitrophoska is added to the resulting solution.0.5 l of fertilizer is applied under each bush.

The second dressing is applied during fruit formation. They are fed with mineral fertilizer, dissolving 60 g of nitrophoska in 10 liters of water. 1 liter of fertilizer is applied under each bush.

The third time is fed 20 days before the fruit ripens. Organic food is used as top dressing: 0.5 liters of poultry droppings are diluted in 10 liters of water with the addition of one tablespoon of urea. 1.5 liters of fertilizer are applied under each bush.

Reference.Top dressing they are applied strictly at the root, without falling on the leaves.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Culture requires compulsory pinching, otherwise beneficial substances will be spent on the growth of green mass, and not on the formation of fruits.

No more than four strong shoots are left on the plant, removing all the rest. Lateral shoots grow constantly, they are removed before they reach 3 cm.

First of all, stepchildren are removed under the flower brush.

The pinching procedure is carried out in the morning, so that by the evening all the wounds have time to heal.

At the stage of plant formation, wooden or metal supports are installed next to each bush for garters... The support must match the height of the plants.

The fixed bushes receive the required amount of light, and the fruits do not come into contact with damp beds. For the entire season, the garter is carried out at least three times.

Diseases and pests

In the genes of the hybrid, resistance to fusarium wilt and verticillosis is incorporated. But to development late blight high humidity in the beds can result. For prophylaxis, it is necessary to control the level of humidity, as well as to remove the lower leaves and to treat the plants with Fitosporin and copper sulfate. Means "Fitolavin" and "Ordan" protect not only from fungal, but also from viral diseases.

Insect pests to be wary of spider mite, aphids, whitefly and Colorado potato beetle. The habitat of spider mites is greenhouses, therefore, for prevention, it is sufficient to regularly ventilate closed structures. The constant influx of fresh air destroys the habitual habitat of the greenhouse mite.

Treatment of the stems with soapy water saves from aphids, and sharp-smelling plants planted next to tomatoes help from whiteflies.

Colorado potato beetle is harvested by hand, carefully examining the bushes from all sides.

With regard to insecticides, in the fight against parasitic insects use "Kleschevit", "Quadris" or "Confidor". But do not forget that the use of chemistry is possible before flowering begins.

The nuances of growing in an open field and a greenhouse

When breeding crops in open ground, it is necessary to have a covering material on hand, especially when it comes to regions with a temperate climate. At high air humidity with a sharp drop in temperature, the pollination process stops, because of which the flowers fall off.

This unfavorable factor will undoubtedly affect the quantitative indicator. In addition, during the rains, there is a high risk of spreading fungal infections.

At least once a week, remove a couple of leaves under the flower brushes. This technique eliminates the thickening of plants, they are better ventilated and receive the required amount of light. To increase productivity, pinch the tops of the plants.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The fruits ripen within two months as the fruitful branches form. Ripening of vegetables is amicable, begins in mid-July and continues until the end of August due to extended fruiting. Tomatoes do not have to be picked when ripe, unripe vegetables are able to pick up color at room temperature, perfectly retaining their taste.

The purpose of ripe vegetables is universal. They are great for fresh use: they are used for salads and slices, used for a variety of snacks, sandwiches and canapes.The small diameter of the fruits allows you to decorate any dishes, the original shape looks good on the festive table.

Tomatoes are suitable for winter harvesting, they make excellent marinades, pickles, small tomatoes are used for whole-fruit canning. They are harvested with other vegetables as an assortment. The sweet taste of the tomatoes and the dense skin make it possible to dry ripe vegetables.

They also do not lose their taste in tomato products, such as juices, pastes, lecho, ketchups, adjika.

Ripe tomatoes can be stored for a long time and can withstand long-term transportation without losing their presentation, taste and aroma.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of this variety, thanks to which it occupies a leading position:

• early maturation;
• high rate of fruiting;
• excellent disease resistance;
• unpretentious care;
• resistance to sunburn;
• good adaptation to weather conditions;
• delicious fruits;
• extended fruiting;
• amicable maturation;
• universal purpose;
• long-term storage;
• the possibility of long transportation.

The disadvantages of the species include the fact that these tomatoes:

• require a garter;
• require pinching.

Farmers reviews

The gardeners' opinions about the hybrid are only positive. Everyone who has grown it on their plots is happy with the result and recommends the Dutch culture to every gardener.

Nadezhda, Krasnodar: “The bushes of the hybrid gained a height of 80 cm. Even the leaves were not visible behind the abundance of creamy fruits. The pulp is juicy and fleshy. Tomatoes are delicious both fresh and canned. It is not difficult to grow them, the main thing is to correctly form the bushes and remove stepchildren in a timely manner. Harvested until mid-September. "

Inna, Ryazan region: “I planted it last year for a trial. I didn't expect such an amazing effect. On the brushes, 8-9 elongated fruits were formed. It tastes sweet, good for harvesting for the winter. The tomatoes did not hurt. I was most impressed by the unanimous return of the harvest.

Conclusion

Numerous reviews of summer residents leave no doubt about the reliability of the Dutch tomato. A good fruiting rate, high resistance to diseases, excellent fruit taste and simple agricultural technology are the basic rules for gardeners when choosing any crop. After all, everyone wants to get an excellent result with the minimum investment of time and effort.

Tomato Inkas, completely unpretentious in care, will surely thank not only a professional, but also a beginner with a rich harvest.