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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Red Mustard Greens |
| Scientific name | Brassica juncea |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4501 |
| PLU — organic | 94501 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1010 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Giant | 30% | The most widely recognized red mustard. Features large, broad, deep purplish-red leaves with a strong, pungent, peppery flavor. Very vigorous and cold-tolerant, excellent for braising or stir-frying. |
| Osaka Purple | 20% | Known for its large, round, deep purple leaves and a slightly milder flavor compared to Red Giant. Popular for both baby leaf and mature harvests due to its attractive color and good texture. |
| Scarlet Frills | 15% | Distinctive for its deeply lobed, frilly, dark red to purple leaves. Offers a spicy, pungent flavor and is highly favored for salad mixes and baby leaf production due to its unique texture and vibrant |
| Ruby Streaks | 12% | Features finely dissected, deeply cut, reddish-purple leaves with a mild to moderate mustard flavor. An excellent choice for adding color and texture to salad mixes. |
| Red Splendor | 8% | An improved Red Giant type, noted for its intense deep red color, vigorous growth, and good bolt resistance. Offers more uniformity than older Red Giant strains, making it suitable for commercial prod |
| Garnet Giant | 5% | Similar to Red Giant, characterized by large, broad, dark red leaves and a robust, spicy flavor. Often used interchangeably with Red Giant or considered a slightly distinct, high-performing selection. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | ? µL/kg·h typical (?–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mustard greens are highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene. Store separately from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high humidity, 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 interest in diverse and nutritious leafy greens, and ethnic cuisines.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.65 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Giant (Red Mustard) | 25% |
| Southern Giant Curled | 35% |
| Florida Broadleaf | 20% |
| Green Wave | 10% |
| Other Mustard Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 12 ct. bunched case
- 24 ct. bunched case
- 5 lb bulk case
- 10 lb bulk case
- 5 oz clamshell
- 8 oz clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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