There are many varieties of tomato with different shapes, colours, sizes and other characteristics that distinguish them. Today we want to talk about the oval tomato and a very special variety that will not leave you indifferent, the Obelix tomato.

The oval tomato is a very well known type of tomato, which is characterised by having an elongated and oval shaped fruit. It has a sweet, tasty flavour and is very refreshing. In addition, it has a thin skin, which makes it ideal for eating in gazpacho, salads and as a spread on bread.

The seed company Capital Genetic (Capgen Seeds) is dedicated to the research and production of vegetable seeds. This research process allows them to genetically improve seeds by crossing the best plants and cultivars to obtain products of excellent quality. This is what happened with the Obelix oval tomato variety that is taking the market by storm.

They decided to call this tomato this name because of the large size of its fruit, as the other oval tomato varieties are usually smaller. In addition, the Obelix tomato is sweet, fresh and very tasty, which makes it ideal for use in countless recipes that are a staple of our Mediterranean diet.

Obelix tomato plant and fruit: transplanting, cultivation and production

It is a variety with a medium-high vigour plant and open habit. It has an excellent balance between the vegetative and productive part. The Obelix tomato resists very well in high and low temperatures. Transplanting is recommended in January, February, August and December. It is a variety of oval tomato with high production and large calibre fruits. It maintains a homogeneous size during the whole cultivation cycle. It is also characterised by its intense red colour, brightness and firmness. Capital Genetic recommends transplanting with the Mozart rootstock.

Properties of the Obelix tomato

It is also important to highlight the multiple qualities of the Obelix tomato, which makes it very beneficial for our health due to its antioxidant properties, its high content in vitamins C, E, provitamin A and vitamins of the B group, especially B1 and niacin or B3.

It is also a very important source of fibre and minerals, such as potassium and phosphorus. This helps us to prevent illnesses, boost our defence system, regulate our intestinal function and our weight. It is also very diuretic and depurative.

Vegetarian and vegan recipes ideal for the Obelix tomato

Here are some very healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes that we have considered ideal for using the Obelix tomato.

Andalusian Gazpacho by obelix

This classic recipe of our Mediterranean diet is a basic and essential part of our diet. It is a delicious cold soup, very refreshing and ideal for summer. In addition, it is made only with vegetable ingredients, i.e. it is vegan.

• 1kg of ripe Obelix oval tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 green pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1/4 onion (optional)
• 150 grams of bread
• Sherry vinegar
• 100 ml olive oil
• Salt

1. Wash, peel and cut all the vegetables. We recommend cutting the cucumber into slices.
2. Wash the Obelix tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
3. Peel the garlic clove. Remove the core and chop it. Repeat the process with the onion.
4. Use a container to store the peeled and chopped cucumber, Obelix tomatoes, garlic and onion.
5. Cut the bread into pieces, soak it in water for a few minutes until it is no longer hard and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
6. Add 100 ml of oil and a splash of vinegar and a pinch of salt.
7. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until the mixture is liquid.
8. You can pass the blended mixture through a sieve if necessary (optional).
9. Add a little cold water to the mixture and keep the gazpacho in the fridge for about 1 hour.
10. Now we can enjoy this authentic 100% vegan recipe of homemade Andalusian gazpacho with Obelix tomato!

Stuffed Obelix tomatoes

Here is this vegetarian recipe for stuffed tomatoes, perfect for the Obelix tomato, given its size and consistency.

• 6 Obelix oval tomatoes
• 2 courgettes.
• 2 carrots.
• 2 medium potatoes.
• 1 mozzarella cheese.
• Oregano.
• 1 clove of garlic.
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
• salt.
• ground black pepper

1. Cut a cap off each tomato at three quarters of its height and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon. You can also cut the Obelix tomatoes in half lengthwise, removing the seeds.
2. Cut the courgettes, carrots and potatoes into small cubes.
3. Fry them all in a frying pan with the oil and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Leave to cool.
4. Cut the mozzarella into cubes. Add the oregano and add it to the vegetables, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Finally, fill the tomatoes, place them on a serving dish and they are ready to serve!

If you are interested in discovering all the benefits of the Obelix tomato, don’t hesitate to contact Capgen Seeds so that you can obtain seeds of the best quality and a wide variety of products. We also offer guided tours of our farms, where you can see and taste the excellence of our fruits and vegetables in person.