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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Baby Spinach |
| Scientific name | Spinacia oleracea |
| Family / Genus | Amaranthaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Spinach |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4500 |
| PLU — organic | 94500 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7260 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tyee | 15% | Semi-savoy, dark green, fast-growing, bolt resistant, excellent vigor for baby leaf production. |
| Corvair | 12% | Smooth leaf, very dark green, upright growth habit, strong resistance to multiple races of downy mildew. A commercial standard for baby spinach. |
| Regiment | 10% | Smooth leaf, dark green, upright growth, good bolt resistance, high yield potential for baby leaf. |
| Space | 8% | Smooth leaf, dark green, fast-growing, good cold tolerance, bolt resistant. Popular for early and late season production. |
| Hammerhead | 7% | Smooth leaf, dark green, excellent disease resistance, particularly to many races of downy mildew. Increasingly popular for its reliability. |
| Reddy | 5% | Smooth leaf, dark green with distinctive red veins and stems. Primarily used to add color and visual appeal to salad mixes. |
| Bordeaux | 4% | Smooth leaf, dark green with deep red veins and stems. Similar to Reddy, valued for its vibrant color in salad blends. |
| Samish | 3% | Smooth leaf, dark green, upright growth, good bolt resistance. A reliable performer for baby leaf production. |
| Catalina | 3% | Smooth leaf, dark green, good vigor and bolt resistance. Consistent performance for baby leaf harvest. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°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: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high respiration, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady growth, driven by health consciousness, convenience, and versatility in culinary applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.8 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Baby Spinach (fresh-cut) | 80% |
| Mature Spinach (fresh) | 10% |
| Processed Spinach (frozen/canned) | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 5 oz
- 6 oz
- 10 oz
- 11 oz
- 1 lb
- 2.5 lb
- 4 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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