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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Green Plum |
| Scientific name | Prunus salicina |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3040 |
| PLU — organic | 93040 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6207 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Beaut | 40% | Distinctive green skin even when fully ripe, amber flesh, exceptionally sweet and firm. Late-season harvest. Known for excellent eating quality and extended shelf life. |
| Shiro | 30% | Medium-sized, round, with greenish-yellow skin ripening to golden yellow. Juicy, sweet-tart yellow flesh. Early season. Often picked and sold with a green hue. |
| Kelsey | 15% | Large, heart-shaped fruit with bright green skin, sometimes with a red blush. Firm, sweet, greenish-yellow flesh. Late season. Good for fresh eating and cooking. |
| Moyer | 5% | Medium-sized, round to oval, with green skin and sweet, firm yellow flesh. Mid-season harvest. Good for fresh eating. |
| Green Sweet | 3% | Newer variety known for its entirely green skin and very sweet, firm flesh. Good eating quality. |
| Green World | 2% | Green-skinned plum with a balanced sweet-tart flavor and juicy flesh. Versatile for fresh eating or culinary uses. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 36°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 10 uL/kg/h typical (1–100) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce to prevent premature ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers and sensitive to ethylene. Should not be stored 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, niche market with potential for slow growth due to cultural demand and culinary interest
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.85 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.7 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Generic Green Plum | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
- 10 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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