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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Frisee |
| Scientific name | Cichorium endivia var. crispum |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Chicory |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4599 |
| PLU — organic | 94599 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2004 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frisan | 20% | A widely adopted hybrid known for its vigorous growth, uniformity, and good disease resistance. Produces a large, dense head with finely cut, curly leaves and a well-blanched heart. Excellent for comm |
| Natacha | 18% | Popular hybrid offering excellent yield and quality. Forms a large, upright head with finely curled, dark green outer leaves and a creamy, blanched heart. Known for good bolt resistance and adaptabili |
| Pancalieri | 15% | A classic Italian heirloom cultivar, still commercially significant. Produces large, robust plants with broad, deeply cut, curly leaves. Known for its excellent blanching qualities, yielding a tender, |
| President | 12% | A reliable commercial standard, forming a large, full head with finely curled, dark green leaves. Known for its strong vigor and a well-blanched, tender heart. Offers good resistance to tip burn. |
| Fine de Louviers | 10% | A traditional French cultivar prized for its very finely cut, delicate, and deeply curled leaves. Forms a compact head with a good blanched heart. Excellent for gourmet salads due to its fine texture |
| Sally | 8% | A vigorous and productive variety, producing large, dense heads with finely curled, dark green leaves. Known for its good heart development and consistent performance in various climates. Offers good |
| Wallone | 5% | A robust and hardy variety, producing large, upright plants with broad, curly leaves. Valued for its strong growth and excellent blanching capabilities, yielding a substantial, tender heart. Good for |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg*hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high humidity required
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Moderate growth, driven by culinary trends, health consciousness, and demand for specialty greens in foodservice and retail.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.3 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Frisee | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 12-count case
- 24-count case
- 5 oz retail
- 8 oz retail
- 1 lb retail
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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