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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yellow Peach |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Peach |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4044 |
| PLU — organic | 94044 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5799 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| O’Henry | 18% | Late-season, large, firm, excellent flavor, freestone. Known for good shipping and storage. |
| Elegant Lady | 15% | Mid-season, large, firm, good flavor, freestone. Excellent for fresh market and shipping. |
| Fay Elberta | 10% | Mid-to-late season, large, juicy, classic peach flavor, freestone. Good for fresh eating, canning, and baking. |
| Zee Lady | 8% | Early-mid season, firm, good red blush, excellent eating quality, freestone. Good shipper. |
| Summer Lady | 7% | Mid-season, large, firm, good color and flavor, freestone. Good for fresh market. |
| Redglobe | 6% | Mid-season, large, firm, attractive red blush, good flavor, freestone. Versatile. |
| Flavorcrest | 5% | Early season, good size, attractive color, good flavor, freestone. |
| Contender | 4% | Mid-season, very cold-hardy, good flavor, freestone. Popular in northern growing regions. |
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: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 µL/kg·h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Peaches are climacteric and produce significant ethylene. They are also highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene, which can accelerate ripening and reduce shelf life. Store separately from ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene. Avoid mixing with highly 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
Stable with slight growth in premium and organic segments
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| O’Henry | 15% |
| Elegant Lady | 12% |
| Summer Lady | 10% |
| Redglobe | 8% |
| Rio Oso Gem | 7% |
| Other Yellow Varieties | 48% |
Pack sizes
- 2-layer carton (approx. 25 lbs)
- 3-layer carton
- 1/2 bushel carton
- 1/4 bushel carton
- 1lb, 2lb consumer bags/clamshells
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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