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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Sage |
| Scientific name | Salvia officinalis |
| Family / Genus | Lamiaceae / Salvia |
| Produce category | Herb |
| Produce subcategory | Woody Culinary Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | Yes |
| AGROVOC URI | c_14025 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sage | 54% | The dominant culinary type with balanced resinous aroma and sturdy leaves. |
| Purple Sage | 10% | Darker leaves used for premium visual herb packs and garnish blends. |
| Tricolor Sage | 6% | Variegated leaves for specialty retail packs and holiday herb mixes. |
| Organic Sage | 18% | Premium holiday and year-round packs with strong aroma expectations. |
| Greenhouse Sage | 12% | Year-round uniform stems with softer texture and steadier winter fill rates. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 2 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Mixed-load compatibility
woody_herbs_moderate_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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