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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Kohlrabi |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / Brassica |
| Produce category | Brassica |
| Produce subcategory | Stem Brassica |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4825 |
| PLU — organic | 94825 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4216 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 4.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early White Vienna | 40% | Standard pale-green market type; harvested at 2-3in diameter. |
| Early Purple Vienna | 25% | Purple-skinned cultivar; same flesh as White Vienna. |
| Kossak | 15% | Giant storage cultivar; up to 10in diameter; remains tender. |
| Superschmelz | 10% | Large fall variety; remains crisp at maturity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.8°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Storage life 2-3 months at 32°F with 95-100% humidity. Tops trimmed for shipping.
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 12 ct bunched
- 24 ct case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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