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Tomato Treasure of the Incas is a large-fruited variety of the Solanaceae family. Gardeners highly appreciate it for unpretentious care, high yields and tasty large fruits.
Description of the tomato variety Treasure of the Incas
Tomato variety Treasure of the Incas is a successful result of the breeding work of the agro-industrial company Partner in 2017. This hybrid was included in the State Register of the Federation in 2018 and recommended for cultivation throughout Our Country.
According to the description of the tomato variety Treasure of the Incas, the time from the first seedlings to full ripening is no more than 3 months. Tomatoes varieties are early ripe, juicy and large. Bush of indeterminate type, characterized by rapid powerful growth from 180 to 200 cm. Resistant to night temperature changes, therefore ideal for growing in Central Our Country. Variety Treasure of the Incas is suitable not only for open ground, but also for protected (greenhouses and hotbeds).
The leaves are deep green, large and spreading. The thick stem of the plant is designed to hold the weight of the ripe fruits.
The first flower brush on the main stem is formed after the 9th – 12th leaf. Beautiful large inflorescences attract a lot of bees, so the variety Treasure of the Incas has no problems with pollination.
The plant continues to grow and bloom until the end of the growing season. In autumn, with the onset of the first frosts, the tomato bush slows down its development.
Brief description and taste of fruits
The first tomato inflorescence with fruits is formed above the 8th leaf, the next – every 3 leaves. In one ovary there can be from 4 to 6 fruits. Ripe tomatoes have a conical shape. By the number of seed chambers, the Treasure of the Incas variety is multi-chambered.
According to the photo and description of the Partner company, the Treasure of the Incas tomato variety produces large fruits of yellow-orange color, with a recognizable raspberry crown on top and red veins. Unripe fruits have a light green color.
The weight of one tomato can reach from 250 to 700 grams. In the context of the stalk there is no green spot, the skin is dense and glossy. Ripe tomatoes are high in sugar. Yellowish fruits have a good taste and fleshiness, so it is better to use them fresh.
Varietal characteristics
Variety Treasure of the Incas is a champion among varieties of early ripening tomatoes. Harvest ripens in late May – early June. The fruiting period ends with the first frost. Subject to proper care, watering and timely feeding, the yield per 1 sq. m. is:
- in open ground – about 14 kg;
- in greenhouses and greenhouses – up to 20 kg.
Such indicators are considered quite high. Yields can be increased through balanced feeding, regular moderate watering, and timely removal of diseased leaves to prevent disease.
Variety Treasure of the Incas is resistant to adverse weather conditions. It is grown outdoors in the southern regions with a large number of sunny days, and beyond the Urals. The yield of the variety depends on the duration of the warm period. Thus, the Ural bush will bear less fruit than its southern counterpart.
In greenhouses, the Treasure of the Incas is grown in any region. Experienced gardeners appreciate the tomato for its high resistance to tomato viruses, verticillium, alternariosis, fusarium and phytosporosis.
Pros and cons of the variety
The unique hybrid variety has a wide range of advantages:
- Early ripening of the crop.
- Abundant flowering, large buds.
- Large fruits with a fleshy structure.
- Sweet taste of tomatoes.
- The peel is dense and does not crack.
- Tomatoes withstand long transportation.
- Culture resistance to high temperatures and diseases.
It is important to consider the characteristic features of the variety:
- The crop is not suitable for salting. Ripe tomatoes are best eaten immediately, as they contain a lot of sucrose. Tomatoes Treasure of the Incas go well with meat and fish dishes.
- Seedlings grow up to 200 cm in greenhouse conditions. Not every gardener is ready to grow such fruit-bearing trees in a limited space.
In addition to the above advantages, the mature fruits of the Treasure of the Incas have a low calorie content: only 100 kcal per 20 g of the product. With high dietary properties, tomatoes are also rich in vitamins (A, C, K, group B, etc.) and minerals (magnesium, potassium, manganese, etc.).
Rules of landing and care
Tomatoes Treasure of the Incas are planted in greenhouses or open ground, most often seedlings from ready-made seedlings.
In apartment conditions (on a loggia or balcony), growing seedlings of this variety is problematic due to the rapid growth of plants and a powerful root system. The seedling boxes will not allow the roots to fully develop, and the plant will die from a lack of nutrients. At home, tomatoes of the Treasure of the Incas variety do not bloom and do not bear fruit.
When planting in open ground, it is important to follow the rules:
- Land in settled warm and dry weather. Exhausting heat will destroy young seedlings, and too wet soil will provoke rotting of fragile roots. Unforeseen temperature changes will also negatively affect young plants: stems and leaves may die under the influence of cold.
- Plant plants at a sufficient distance from each other. A planting step of 10 – 15 cm will ensure plant growth, normal development and high yields.
Timely watering, loosening the soil and removing weeds are what you need for proper care and getting a good harvest.
Seeding for seedlings
Grow tomato seedlings Treasure of the Incas in boxes or cardboard individual pots. The best time for seedlings is from mid-March. Experienced gardeners use the lunar calendar. It indicates the dates favorable for the germination of seeds.
For a better germination percentage, it is recommended to pre-soak the seeds in a solution with a growth stimulator. The empty ones will float to the surface: they are thrown out, because they will not give shoots.
Tomato seeds of the Treasure of the Incas variety grow in nutritious soil. The substrate for seed germination consists of 1/3 sod and humus and 2/3 sand.
The seeds are planted as follows:
- The substrate is poured into containers or other prepared containers.
- Make recesses of 2 – 3 mm with an interval of up to 5 cm from each other
- Seeds are placed in the holes.
- From above they fall asleep with a thin layer of the substrate and spray from the spray gun.
The sown seeds are covered with polyethylene and cleaned in a dark, dry place.
It is important to periodically check the condition of the soil and spray it with water, preventing waterlogging and drying out.
Seedling transplant
Diving of tomatoes is carried out after the formation of the first two pairs of leaves. Each bush is carefully removed from the container and transferred to the soil:
- if the soil is open, then the planting density will be 3 plants per 1 m2;
- on protected ground and when forming in 1 stem density – 4 plants per m2.
Seedlings transplanted into open ground are watered a little under the stem. For better adaptation, cover with a protective sheet for 1 – 2 days.
Care of tomatoes
Plants are watered outdoors in the morning. Direct sunlight through the prism of drops can burn tender tomato leaves.
Depending on the stage of plant development, the intensity of watering is changed:
- Before flowering, moderately watered once a week (at the rate of 1 liters of water per 5 sq. M.).
- During flowering, watering is increased to 15 liters per 1 sq. m.
Light feeding with mineral complexes will enhance growth and help transplanted plants to quickly adapt to the new environment. Variety Treasure of the Incas is undemanding to a special diet: a standard fertilizer for tomatoes is suitable. For greenhouse conditions, there is no need for mulching.
The manufacturer’s recommendations focus on the formation of tomato bushes Treasure of the Incas in one stem. The procedure is performed while pinching and lightening the bush to the first remaining fruit brush.
Stepping is carried out according to the general rules: extra shoots are broken off from the bush and the stem length is left up to 5 cm, so that the remaining “stump” prevents the emergence of new ones.
To irrigate the roots with oxygen, the ground near the stem is gently loosened.
As they grow, spreading branches are tied to a support. This simple action is necessary to fix the bushes with fruits in order to take the load off the stem.
Conclusion
Tomato Treasure of the Incas is unpretentious and not prone to disease. Throughout the growing season, the variety gives a good harvest. The fruits are large, fleshy, yellow-orange in color. The pulp contains many sugars and useful trace elements.
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