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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Broccolini |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea × Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / Brassica |
| Produce category | Brassica |
| Produce subcategory | Hybrid Brassica |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 3277 |
| PLU — organic | 93277 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aspabroc | 90% | Sakata Seed proprietary cross of broccoli × Chinese kale. |
| Apollo | 5% | Open-pollinated alternative; later maturing. |
| Atlantis | 5% | Cold-tolerant winter cultivar. |
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: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Also marketed as Tenderstem or Baby Broccoli. Sensitive to ethylene — yellowing florets sign of senescence.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 18 ct bunched
- 24 ct case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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