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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chive |
| Scientific name | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Family / Genus | Amaryllidaceae / Allium |
| Produce category | Herb |
| Produce subcategory | Fresh Culinary Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 4888 |
| PLU — organic | 94888 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_291 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard garden chive | 45% | uniform hollow leaves and dependable pack yield |
| Fine-leaf chive | 20% | slimmer blades with premium garnish look and slightly shorter holding power |
| Broad-leaf greenhouse chive | 18% | heavier bunches and stronger fill for retail pouches |
| Organic chive | 17% | similar flavor profile with tighter cosmetic tolerance and premium positioning |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 31°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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