A brief description of the Moulin Rouge tomato and tips for growing it in a greenhouse

The Moulin Rouge F1 tomato is a hybrid grown primarily in greenhouses. It produces high yields with proper care. Each cluster produces up to 10 red, round, large, and smooth fruits. Each tomato weighs 150-200 g. The taste of the fruits has earned only positive reviews.

Brief description

The Moulin Rouge F1 bush grows up to 220 cm tall. The plant thrives in greenhouse conditions, especially under plastic. The red fruits have juicy flesh and are equally good for canning and salads. The tomatoes have a dense, juicy texture, making them ideal for making ketchup, paste, and juice. This list of characteristics is essential for those new to tomato varieties.

How to plant?

Tomato seedlings are prepared 50-60 days before planting. Seeds thrive at temperatures between 23 and 25°C. When transplanting tomatoes to their permanent locations, gardeners maintain a pattern of 3-4 plants per square meter. The variety is grown with 1-2 stems, and the plant must be tied up to prevent the stem from bending under the weight of the tomatoes.

When planting in the ground, 3 plants can be placed per m².

It is necessary to regularly water the soil and fertilize it with various fertilizers and mineral additives.

This variety is suitable for greenhouse cultivation, as it produces the best harvest. It requires careful care. Moulin Rouge will need to be tied to a trellis or other support.

If properly cared for, the plant will eventually stop growing. However, sometimes the bush grows longer than usual, in which case you can pinch the top a little.

Regular watering is necessary after planting. Tomatoes should be watered frequently with small amounts of water. Drip irrigation is ideal. When watering, consider lighting, evaporation, soil structure, air temperature, and ventilation. The average temperature of water for irrigation should be +15…+16°С.

Growing Moulin Rouge Tomatoes in a Greenhouse: Some Helpful Tips

Anyone who has already planted the Moulin Rouge variety can offer the following planting tips:

1. If you want to get large tomatoes, you need to cut a few unripe tomatoes from each cluster. This will make the remaining tomatoes larger than usual.
2. If your tomato bushes are not blooming as intensely as you would like, you should cut off the lower shoots.
3. To ensure your tomato bush produces large, abundant fruits, there's a trick. Place several buckets of fermenting grass or manure in the greenhouse. This will increase the CO² concentration in the air. This will encourage more vigorous growth, resulting in a bountiful harvest of large Moulin Rouge tomatoes.

Tomato preserves recipes

Moulin Rouge tomatoes are ideal for preserving for the winter. Adding grape leaves during canning will enhance the flavor. Prepare 2 kg of tomatoes and 200 g of grape leaves. Prick the base of the tomatoes with a fork and place them in jars, alternating layers with grape leaves. Prepare the brine as follows: 50 g of salt and 100 g of sugar per 1 liter of water. Bring the brine to a boil and pour it into the jars with the tomatoes. Then seal the jars with lids.

The following recipe makes tomatoes as if they came straight from a barrel. Place pre-washed Moulin Rouge tomatoes in dry jars, layering them with finely chopped garlic, dill, peppercorns, bay leaves, onions, horseradish leaves, blackcurrants, and cherries. Pour boiling marinade over everything. Prepare this way: 1 tablespoon each of salt and sugar per 1 liter of water, then add a little 9% vinegar. Here's a tip: before sealing the Moulin Rouge tomatoes, place an aspirin tablet under the lid and only then seal the jar.

This tomato has excellent flavor, making it highly sought after. Reviews of this variety are always positive, and those who have planted it have appreciated its beneficial properties. Growing the Moulin Rouge variety requires some effort, but the fruits of your labor are worth it. With proper care, each plant produces a bountiful harvest of large, scarlet, and juicy fruits. Gardeners claim that when planted, the Moulin Rouge variety yields up to 10-12 kg of tomatoes per square meter.

Reviews of the variety

Ekaterina, 37, Yaroslavl: "I planted Moulin Rouge tomatoes last year. The fruits weighed about 200 grams, were uniform, red, and firm, and had virtually no bruising. The taste was excellent."

Valeria, 44, Samara: "I've been growing Moulin Rouge tomatoes in my greenhouse for about two years now. They produce a good yield, beautiful, large fruits. They're perfect for winter preserves."