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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Green Bean |
| Scientific name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Family / Genus | Fabaceae / Phaseolus |
| Produce category | Legume |
| Produce subcategory | Fresh Pod Bean |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4066 |
| PLU — organic | 94066 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_819 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 250.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake | 25% | Smooth, straight, round pods; stringless; excellent flavor; dark green color; 5-6 inch pods; bush and pole varieties available; widely adapted |
| Contender | 15% | Bush type; early maturity (48-50 days); cold tolerant; stringless; straight, round pods; disease resistant; high yielding |
| Provider | 12% | Bush type; early season; stringless; 5-6 inch pods; excellent disease resistance including white mold; consistent production; commercial grower favorite |
| Strike | 10% | Bush type; concentrated pod set for mechanical harvest; uniform dark green color; excellent disease package; stringless; 5.5 inch pods; commercial processing variety |
| Kentucky Wonder | 8% | Pole type; 7-9 inch pods; slightly flat; excellent flavor; stringless when young; continuous production; popular home garden and farmers market variety |
| Bronco | 8% | Bush type; concentrated set; uniform pods; excellent for processing; disease resistant; dark green color; mechanical harvest suitable |
| Bush Blue Lake 274 | 7% | Bush version of Blue Lake; concentrated pod set; 5.5-6 inch straight pods; processing quality; widely grown commercial variety; stringless |
| Caprice | 5% | Bush type; French filet bean; slender 4-5 inch pods; gourmet market; excellent flavor; disease resistant; haricot vert style |
| Tenderette | 4% | Bush type; tender stringless pods; 5-6 inches; round; medium green; good freezing quality; commercial processing favorite |
| Roma II | 3% | Bush romano type; flat, wide pods; 5-6 inches; excellent flavor; stringless; meaty texture; popular Italian/ethnic market variety |
| Jade | 3% | Bush type; dark green pods; round; 5.5 inches; concentrated set; disease resistant; excellent fresh market quality; extended harvest window |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 30.7°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Green beans are minimally affected by ethylene but should still avoid prolonged exposure to high concentrations which can accelerate senescence and yellowing.
Mixed-load compatibility
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Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly declining fresh consumption (-0.5% annually) offset by growth in fresh-cut/prepared vegetable segments; strong year-round demand from foodservice
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.65 |
| Income elasticity | 0.35 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Blue Lake | 35% |
| Contender | 18% |
| Provider | 15% |
| Strike | 12% |
| Caprice | 8% |
| Other varieties | 12% |
Pack sizes
- 25-30 lb bushel
- 15 lb
- 10 lb
- 5 lb
- 1 lb
- 12 oz
- 8 oz
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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