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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Lingonberry |
| Scientific name | Vaccinium vitis-idaea |
| Family / Genus | Ericaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4448 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Koralle | 28% | One of the most popular commercial varieties. Known for very high yields, vigorous, upright growth, and medium-sized, bright red berries. Excellent for both processing and fresh consumption. |
| Red Pearl | 18% | High yielding variety with large, dark red berries and good flavor. Features a spreading growth habit and is well-suited for both fresh market and processing. |
| Regal | 12% | A reliable and vigorous producer with good yields. Berries are medium-sized, and the plant exhibits an upright growth habit. |
| Erntedank | 9% | An early-ripening variety known for good yields of medium-sized berries. Its name translates to ‘Harvest Thanks’ in German. |
| Erntekrone | 8% | A late-ripening variety that provides good yields of medium-sized berries. Its name translates to ‘Harvest Crown’ in German. |
| Splendor | 7% | Developed in Wisconsin, this variety is noted for its excellent cold hardiness, good yields, and medium-large berries, making it suitable for northern US climates. |
| Ruby Glow | 6% | Another cold-hardy variety developed in Wisconsin, offering good yields of medium-sized berries. Well-adapted to colder growing regions. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·h typical (0.05–0.2) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Lingonberries are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not significantly sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, non-ethylene sensitive, but can absorb off-odors.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing (niche market, health trends)
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Pack sizes
- 10-12 oz bags
- 5-10 lb bulk bags
- 20-30 lb cases
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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