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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Radish |
| Scientific name | Raphanus sativus |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / Raphanus |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Taproot Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4089 |
| PLU — organic | 94089 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6327 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 150.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Belle | 28% | Round, bright red skin, white flesh, mild flavor, 22-28 days to maturity. Most popular variety for fresh market and home gardens. Uniform size, excellent disease resistance. |
| French Breakfast | 12% | Oblong shape, red with white tip, crisp texture, mild to slightly pungent flavor, 23-28 days. Popular in specialty and farmers markets. |
| Easter Egg (Color Mix) | 10% | Multi-colored variety (red, white, pink, purple), round shape, 25-30 days. Growing market share in specialty produce and value-added packaging. |
| Daikon (Miyashige White) | 15% | Large white Asian radish, 12-18 inches long, mild flavor, 50-70 days. Dominant variety in Asian markets and food service. |
| Watermelon Radish | 8% | Green exterior, vibrant pink interior, mild and sweet, 55-65 days. Premium specialty variety, high restaurant demand. |
| Sparkler | 9% | Round, scarlet top with white bottom half, crisp, mild flavor, 25 days. Reliable commercial variety, good uniformity. |
| White Icicle | 5% | Long white carrot-shaped, 4-6 inches, crisp and mild, 27-30 days. Niche market for specialty bunching. |
| Rover | 6% | Uniform round red hybrid, 21-25 days, excellent disease resistance, heat tolerance. Growing in commercial greenhouse production. |
| Black Spanish Round | 3% | Black skin, white flesh, large (3-4 inches), pungent, winter storage variety, 55-70 days. |
| Champion | 4% | Round, bright red, large top size, good for bunching, 28-32 days. Commercial standard for bunching market. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.7°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.2 μL/kg·hr typical (0.1–0.4) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Storage with ethylene-producing commodities is acceptable; primary concerns are water loss and decay rather than ethylene effects
Mixed-load compatibility
leafy_vegetables_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Moderate growth driven by increased interest in microgreens, specialty varieties, and Asian cuisine; daikon showing strongest growth segment at 8-10% annually
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.85 |
| Income elasticity | 0.35 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.62 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Globe/Cherry Belle | 55% |
| French Breakfast | 12% |
| Watermelon/Red Meat | 10% |
| Daikon | 8% |
| Easter Egg/Mixed | 7% |
| Black Spanish | 4% |
| Other specialty varieties | 4% |
Pack sizes
- 24-count bunched carton
- 12-count bunched carton
- 25 lb bulk case (topped)
- 40 lb bulk case (topped)
- 12 x 1 lb consumer bags
- 12 x 6 oz clamshells
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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