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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Dandelion |
| Scientific name | Taraxacum officinale |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / Taraxacum |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Cooking Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| PLU — conventional | 4291 |
| PLU — organic | 94291 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_36116 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivated Broadleaf Dandelion | 54% | Long broad leaves with market-friendly bunch size and more uniform bitterness. |
| Italian Dandelion | 20% | More refined leaf shape and strong traditional culinary positioning. |
| Young Tender Dandelion | 12% | Smaller milder leaves used for salad or mixed-greens applications. |
| Organic Dandelion Greens | 14% | Strong in natural-food channels with premium pricing and tighter cosmetic spec. |
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 |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Mixed-load compatibility
leafy_greens_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable specialty demand concentrated in ethnic markets, chefs, and health-forward spring greens programs.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Cultivated broadleaf | 54% |
| Italian-style | 20% |
| Young tender | 12% |
| Organic-focused lines | 14% |
Pack sizes
- 24 x bunch
- 12 x bunch
- 6 x mixed greens
- 4 x 2 lb foodservice
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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