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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Okra |
| Scientific name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
| Family / Genus | Malvaceae / Abelmoschus |
| Produce category | Fruit Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Pod Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_8557 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson Spineless | 28% | Reliable green pods with smooth ridges and the benchmark fresh-market look. |
| Emerald | 16% | Longer smooth pods favored for attractive hand-pack presentation. |
| Jambalaya | 14% | Compact plant habit with uniform pods suited to concentrated harvest windows. |
| Annie Oakley II | 12% | Spineless pods, early maturity, and dependable box fill for mixed programs. |
| Cajun Delight | 10% | High-yielding green pods that perform well in hot summer production windows. |
| Burgundy | 6% | Red-purple pods that cook green and create premium display contrast. |
| Baby Bubba | 4% | Short internodes and uniform small pods for local specialty packs. |
| Organic Spineless Programs | 10% | Premium pricing and shorter postharvest runway because cosmetic scuffing shows quickly. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 2 ppm |
Mixed-load compatibility
warm_sensitive_fruit_vegetables
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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