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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Napa Cabbage |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4589 |
| PLU — organic | 94589 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1279 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blues | 25% | Widely adapted, vigorous, uniform, barrel-shaped heads, excellent internal quality, good bolt resistance, known for good shipping and storage. |
| Bilko | 20% | Very popular, large, dense, barrel-shaped heads, excellent uniformity, good disease resistance (e.g., downy mildew), strong wrapper leaves, good for fresh market and processing. |
| China Star | 15% | Reliable, high-yielding, large, upright heads, good disease resistance, adaptable to various climates, good for fresh market. |
| Optiko | 10% | Early maturing, uniform, dense, barrel-shaped heads, good bolt resistance, excellent internal quality, good for fresh market. |
| Jade Pagoda | 7% | Classic, reliable, large, cylindrical heads, good flavor, widely grown in home gardens and smaller commercial operations, good heat tolerance. |
| Minuet | 5% | Compact, small, upright heads, ideal for baby napa or individual servings, early maturing, good for succession planting. |
| Orient Express | 4% | Very early maturing, compact, cylindrical heads, good for spring and fall production, bolt resistant. |
| Scarlette | 2% | Unique red-purple outer leaves with a yellow-green interior, attractive, good flavor, adds visual appeal to salads and dishes. |
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: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, 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 increased interest in Asian cuisine and healthy eating
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 30-40 lb cartons
- 1-2 lb bags
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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