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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Baby Arugula |
| Scientific name | Eruca vesicaria |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Salad Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4887 |
| PLU — organic | 94887 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_596 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Astro | 25% | Known for its fast growth, uniform, spoon-shaped leaves, and a mild, peppery flavor. It exhibits good bolt resistance, making it reliable for baby leaf production. |
| Speedy | 20% | A very fast-growing variety with deeply lobed, dark green leaves and a pungent, spicy flavor. Excellent for multiple cuttings and quick turnaround in baby leaf systems. |
| Rocket | 15% | A classic arugula variety, offering a robust, peppery flavor and slightly serrated leaves. It’s vigorous and widely adapted for baby leaf production. |
| Adagio | 10% | Features good vigor and uniformity, producing attractive, medium-green leaves with a balanced, peppery flavor. It’s a reliable choice for commercial growers. |
| Voyager | 8% | Known for its fast growth, good uniformity, and medium pungency. It produces attractive, slightly lobed leaves, suitable for consistent baby leaf harvests. |
| Wasabi | 5% | A specialty variety with a very intense, spicy, wasabi-like flavor. Its deeply lobed leaves add a unique kick to salad mixes. |
| Dragon’s Tongue | 3% | Distinctive for its deeply lobed leaves with striking reddish-purple veins and a spicy, peppery flavor. Adds visual appeal and a flavor punch to mixes. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: 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? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by increasing consumer interest in specialty greens, healthy eating, and diverse culinary applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.9 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Baby Arugula | 80% |
| Wild Arugula (Roquette) | 20% |
Pack sizes
- 5 oz
- 10 oz
- 1 lb
- 3 lb
- 5 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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