An old Spanish tomato variety producing very large red fruits, distinguished by its dense, meaty flesh and balanced, aromatic flavour.

What I appreciate about Couille de Taureau is the dense, meaty texture of its flesh, combined with a well-balanced flavour. Its large red fruits are just sweet enough, complemented by mild acidity and well-developed aromas. A flavourful beefsteak tomato that's a real treat!

Originally from Andalusia, in southern Spain, this heirloom variety is also known as Huevos de Toro. According to a historical account shared by several seed companies, it was brought to France by Spanish refugees during the Spanish Civil War. It produces large red fruits, generally flattened and sometimes slightly ribbed. Maturity is approximately 80 to 90 days.

Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.

You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.

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Flavor Profile

Balanced & aromatic

Sweet: ●●●○○ | Tangy: ●◐○○○ | Aromatic: ●●●○○

Intensity: moderate to pronounced | Texture: dense and meaty

Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.

Technical Information

Use: Fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and sauces
Type: Beefsteak
Colour: Red
Size: Very large
Shape: Round to flattened, sometimes slightly ribbed
Flesh: Dense and meaty
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity: Approximately 80 to 90 days
Brix observed during my tastings: 5
Origin: Andalusia, Spain
Growth habit: Indeterminate

Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Hardening off: Gradually before transplanting
Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C

Full sun | ↕ Indeterminate 180–200 cm | ↔ 60 cm | Sturdy stake

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.