French variety named after Joseph Jacques Césaire Joffre, who was a French general during World War I. First offered in the Seed Savers 2002 Yearbook by Neil Lockhart of Oblong, Illinois, who received the seeds from Luc Fichot of Belgium in 2001. Introduced commercially by Marianna’s Heirloom Seeds in 2012. Indeterminate, regular leaf plant produces 2-3 oz., purple/black, round fruit with very good flavors.

Culinary Use

Salad

Flavor Profile

Sweet / Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Black / Purple

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Shape

Oblate

Fruit Size

Saladette / Small

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Variety

Heirloom / Open Pollinated