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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Blackberry |
| Scientific name | Rubus fruticosus |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / Rubus |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Cane Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4242 |
| PLU — organic | 94242 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5057 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 4.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 20% | Pacific Northwest standard; rich flavor. |
| Triple Crown | 25% | Thornless; large fruit; high yield. |
| Apache | 20% | Thornless erect cane; firm fruit; good shipper. |
| Navaho | 10% | Thornless; high sugar; small to medium fruit. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Extremely perishable; cool to 32°F within 1 hour of harvest. Do not wash before storage.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 12/6 oz clamshell
- 8/18 oz clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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