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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Celery |
| Scientific name | Apium graveolens |
| Family / Genus | Apiaceae / Apium |
| Produce category | Other |
| Produce subcategory | Stem Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4070 |
| PLU — organic | 94070 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1481 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 45.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tango | 35% | Smooth, medium-green stalks with minimal strings. Excellent uniformity and strong flavor. Industry standard for fresh market. Good tolerance to fusarium yellows and bolting resistance. |
| Ventura | 25% | Tall, dark green stalks with thick, crisp petioles. Excellent for fresh market and processing. Strong disease resistance including late blight. Very uniform appearance. |
| Conquistador | 15% | Medium-green, smooth stalks with good rib structure. Adaptable to various growing conditions. Excellent yield and pack-out. Strong fusarium tolerance. |
| Tall Utah 52-70R | 8% | Classic green celery variety. Tall, medium-green stalks with good heart development. Widely adapted. Standard variety for decades, still grown regionally. |
| Savoie | 7% | Dark green, glossy stalks with exceptional crispness. Very uniform. Good bolting resistance. Popular for fresh-cut processing and whole stalk market. |
| Merengo | 5% | Medium-dark green with thick, solid stalks. Excellent uniformity and yield. Good disease package including fusarium resistance. Strong market presence. |
| Giant Pascal | 2% | Large, thick, green stalks with excellent flavor. Late-maturing heirloom variety. Nutty, robust taste preferred by specialty markets. Less uniform than modern hybrids. |
| Golden Self-Blanching | 1.5% | Yellow-green stalks that naturally blanch. Mild, sweet flavor. Heritage variety for specialty and farmers markets. Tender texture, lower fiber. |
| Redventure | 0.8% | Red-stalked celery with pink to burgundy coloration. Unique appearance for specialty markets. Slightly stronger flavor than green varieties. Growing niche market. |
| Afina | 0.7% | Smooth, medium-green stalks with excellent uniformity. Good disease tolerance and adaptability. Popular for processing and fresh market in California growing regions. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.2 μL C2H4/kg·h typical (0.1–0.4) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Celery produces minimal ethylene but is moderately sensitive. Ethylene exposure accelerates senescence, causing chlorophyll degradation (yellowing) and increased lignification. Storage with ethylene sources should be avoided.
Mixed-load compatibility
Group 1A - leafy vegetables requiring very high humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Moderate decline in fresh consumption offset by growth in processed/ready-to-eat formats; stable institutional demand; increasing interest in celery juice for health applications
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.62 |
| Income elasticity | 0.18 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.85 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Pascal (Green) | 92% |
| Self-blanching (Golden) | 5% |
| Red/Pink | 2% |
| Celeriac | 1% |
Pack sizes
- 24s (48-55 lbs)
- 30s (50-60 lbs)
- 36s (55-65 lbs)
- 48s hearts (20-24 lbs)
- Consumer: 1-2 lb bags
- Foodservice: 20 lb cases diced
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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