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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Broccoli Rabe |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa var. sylvestris |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / Brassica |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Brassica Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 4541 |
| PLU — organic | 94541 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1051 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 3.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sorrento | — | Italian heirloom; bitter flavor; standard market type. |
| Quarantina | — | Early maturing 40-day type. |
| Spring Raab | — | Bolt-resistant cultivar for spring planting. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 31°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Also called rapini, cime di rapa. Highly sensitive to ethylene — yellowing and bitter taste develop rapidly.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 12 ct bunched
- 18 ct case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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