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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Red Leaf Lettuce |
| Scientific name | Lactuca sativa |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Loose Leaf Lettuce |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4075 |
| PLU — organic | 94075 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6436 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Salad Bowl | 22% | Deeply lobed, loose leaves with a reddish-bronze color, tender texture, and mild flavor. Known for its slow-bolting nature and adaptability. |
| New Red Fire | 18% | Vibrant red color on ruffled, loose leaves. Offers good heat tolerance and bolt resistance, maintaining crisp texture. |
| Lollo Rossa | 12% | Distinctive frilly, crinkled leaves with a deep red margin fading to green at the base. Mild, slightly bitter flavor, highly valued for visual appeal in salad mixes. |
| Red Sails | 9% | Large, loose heads with ruffled, bronze-red leaves. Exhibits good heat tolerance and is slow to bolt, offering a mild flavor. |
| Ruby Red | 6% | Deep ruby-red leaves, often with a slightly savoyed texture. Provides excellent color and texture for salad applications. |
| Outredgeous | 3% | Striking, almost fluorescent red leaves with a tender texture and good flavor. Popular in specialty markets for its intense color. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Extremely sensitive to exogenous ethylene. Store separately from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high water content, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by health-conscious consumers and culinary versatility.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Leaf | 12% |
| Romaine | 35% |
| Iceberg | 25% |
| Green Leaf | 18% |
| Butter/Boston | 7% |
| Other Leaf | 3% |
Pack sizes
- 24-count
- 12-count
- 5 lb bulk
- 1 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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