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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Mustard Greens |
| Scientific name | Brassica juncea |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4690 |
| PLU — organic | 94690 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4970 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Giant Curled | 25% | Large, heavily curled, dark green leaves with a pungent, spicy flavor. Excellent for cooking. Good cold tolerance and vigorous growth. |
| Florida Broadleaf | 20% | Broad, smooth, light green leaves with a milder mustard flavor compared to ‘Southern Giant Curled’. Good for cooking and fresh use. Known for high yields. |
| Green Wave | 15% | Very frilly, deeply serrated, bright green leaves. Known for its strong, pungent mustard flavor and good bolt resistance. Popular for both fresh and cooked applications. |
| Red Giant | 12% | Striking reddish-purple leaves with a slightly milder, peppery flavor. Adds vibrant color to salads and stir-fries. Good cold tolerance and vigorous growth. |
| Mizuna (Kyona Mizuna) | 10% | Delicate, deeply cut, feathery green leaves with a mild, slightly peppery flavor. Excellent for baby leaf salads and quick stir-fries. Fast growing and cold tolerant. |
| Ruby Streaks | 8% | Deeply cut, reddish-purple leaves with a mild, sweet mustard flavor. Primarily used for baby leaf in salad mixes due to its tender texture and attractive color. |
| Osaka Purple | 5% | Large, broad, dark purple leaves with a green midrib. Offers a robust, spicy mustard flavor. Visually appealing for both culinary and ornamental use. |
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 µL/kg·h typical (0–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from ethylene-producing commodities to prevent yellowing and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high water loss, odor absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, driven by ethnic markets and health-conscious consumers
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.9 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Southern Giant Curled | 45% |
| Florida Broadleaf | 30% |
| Green Wave | 15% |
| Red Giant | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 12-count bunch
- 24-count bunch
- 10lb bulk
- 5oz bag/clamshell
- 8oz bag/clamshell
- 16oz bag/clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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