A new variety of Siberian selection, the Filippok tomato, was created for growing in unprotected soil under short summer conditions. Filippok grows equally well both in the garden bed and on the balcony or loggia as a potted crop. The miniature plant is characterized by high productivity and early, friendly fruit production. The taste of the tomatoes also deserves an excellent rating and fully justifies the salad purpose of the variety. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of the Philippok tomato and care recommendations.
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Description of the variety
All qualities selected during breeding are aimed at obtaining a high-yielding, early-ripening variety that can withstand the vagaries of weather and produce a guaranteed harvest. In this vein, we will consider the characteristics and description of the Philippok tomato variety.
- The variety is early ripening with a growing season of 95 days, which is an undoubted advantage. You can protect the plant from late blight by harvesting before the first frost.
- Another positive characteristic is the determinate type of bush. The small height of 38–40 cm and the ability to independently limit growth help the plant to quickly form a sufficient number of fruit clusters. Tomatoes fully ripen during the growing season. The plant is compact and does not need to remove stepsons.
- The fruits are ideally round in shape, dense, with smooth, shiny, red skin and deserve special attention. The average fruit weight is 40–55 g, but individual tomatoes reach a weight of 100 g. Tomatoes contain up to 2.5% sugar, as in salad varieties.
The variety tolerates short-term drops in temperature well and can be grown on site in compacted plantings, as a border plant, and planted at the base of tall tomatoes. In agroclimatic zones with a long period of above-zero temperatures, the Philippok tomato variety is grown by sowing the seeds directly into the ground.
Note! Filippok produces most of the harvest in the first ten days of fruiting, and in terms of productivity it is ahead of most dwarf tomatoes.
Features of care
Determinate, low-growing tomatoes are quite easy to care for and do not require the removal of stepsons and the formation of a bush. Rules of agricultural technology:
- Seeds for seedlings are planted 55–60 days before planting in open ground. At this point, the plant should have 6-7 leaves and at least 1 flower cluster. It is advisable to carry out several hardening procedures, accustoming the plants to low temperatures and direct sunlight.
- Seedlings are planted in unprotected soil when the danger of return frosts has passed. In May, seedlings are planted under temporary film shelters, and in early June - in open ridges. Place up to 5 bushes per square meter. meter of area with a planting pattern of 30x50 cm. It is advisable to immediately install stakes for gartering brushes if necessary.
- Plants with intensive growth and abundant fruiting are demanding on nutrition. During the growing season, 3–4 fertilizing with complex fertilizers is carried out. Also, in the absence of rain, plants are watered twice a week, weeds are weeded and the soil is loosened.
- Reviews indicate that Filippok can be successfully grown as a potted plant. In this case, select pots or boxes with a volume of at least 5–8 liters. An important condition is the quality of the soil, the structure of which must be nutritious, breathable and moisture-absorbing.
The Filippok variety is easy to care for, looks beautiful on the plot, takes up little space, and most importantly, gives a guaranteed harvest. Small, sweet tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and look great in preparations.
