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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Cranberry |
| Scientific name | Vaccinium macrocarpon |
| Family / Genus | Ericaceae / Vaccinium |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Acid Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1944 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens | 28% | Reliable yield and color across major North American bog systems. |
| Ben Lear | 15% | Earlier color and strong processing fit with good fresh interest. |
| Pilgrim | 12% | Good berry size and broad regional adaptability. |
| Crimson Queen | 10% | Larger berries and improved yield for newer bog plantings. |
| Mullica Queen | 9% | High productivity with strong processing relevance and emerging fresh use. |
| Demoranville | 4% | Massachusetts heritage selection prized in local bog stories. |
| Wet-Harvest Processor Lots | 22% | Berries destined for juice and sauce rather than premium fresh bags. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 5 ppm |
Mixed-load compatibility
firm_cold_storage_fruit
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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