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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Blackberry |
| Scientific name | Rubus fruticosus |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4269 |
| PLU — organic | 94269 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_920 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 50.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita | 18% | Thornless, erect, high yield, firm fruit, good flavor, mid-season ripening. Excellent for fresh market and shipping. |
| Natchez | 15% | Thornless, semi-erect, very early ripening, large fruit, firm, good flavor. Good for early season fresh market. |
| Prime-Ark Freedom | 12% | Thornless, primocane-fruiting (bears on first-year canes), erect, very large fruit, good flavor. Extends harvest season, suitable for home gardens and commercial production. |
| Triple Crown | 10% | Thornless, semi-erect, very large fruit, excellent sweet flavor, high yield, late-mid season. Popular for home gardens and local markets. |
| Prime-Ark 45 | 8% | Thorned, primocane-fruiting, erect, firm fruit, good flavor. Important for extended season commercial production, good shipping quality. |
| Chester | 7% | Thornless, semi-erect, very productive, firm fruit, good flavor, late season ripening. Good for processing and fresh market. |
| Marionberry | 6% | Thorned, trailing habit, distinct tart-sweet flavor, softer fruit. Dominant in the Pacific Northwest for fresh and processing. |
| Apache | 4% | Thornless, erect, large fruit, firm, good flavor, mid-season. Good for fresh market. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Blackberries are highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene; store separately from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high respiration, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by health benefits, versatility, and year-round availability from imports.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Ouachita | 30% |
| Natchez | 25% |
| Prime-Ark Freedom | 20% |
| Chester | 10% |
| Other/Unspecified | 15% |
Pack sizes
- 6 oz clamshell
- 12 oz clamshell
- 1 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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