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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Seckel Pear |
| Scientific name | Pyrus communis |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Pear |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3016 |
| PLU — organic | 93016 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5694 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seckel | 2.5% | Small, bell-shaped pear with a russeted, olive-green to brownish-red skin. Known for its exceptionally sweet, spicy flavor and firm, juicy flesh. Often referred to as ‘sugar pear’. Excellent for fresh |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 30.5°F.
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 µL/kg·h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Pears require a period of cold storage (conditioning) to ripen properly after harvest. Ethylene treatment can be used to promote uniform ripening after cold storage.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, should not be stored with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady, niche demand, often sought after for snacking and canning due to small size and sweetness.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Bartlett | 50% |
| Anjou | 25% |
| Bosc | 10% |
| Comice | 3% |
| Seckel | 2% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 18 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 36 lb carton
- 40 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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