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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Komatsuna |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa var. perviridis |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Mustard Greens |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4160 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfest | 25% | Fast-growing, highly heat tolerant, bolt resistant, tender leaves, suitable for summer harvest. Excellent for baby leaf or mature greens. |
| Winterfest | 18% | Cold tolerant, slower growing, robust leaves, ideal for cool-season and winter harvest. Good for overwintering in milder climates. |
| Green Boy | 12% | Very fast growth, uniform, widely adapted, excellent for baby leaf production due to its tender texture and mild flavor. |
| Torasan | 10% | Vigorous growth, good for both baby and mature leaf production. Exhibits good heat tolerance and some disease resistance. |
| Red Komatsuna | 7% | Distinctive reddish-purple leaves, adding visual appeal to salads. Mild flavor, often slightly sweeter than green varieties. |
| Misome | 6% | Fast-growing, tender leaves with a mild flavor, making it popular for baby leaf mixes. Good for successive plantings. |
| Komatsuna ‘Green’ | 4% | A general category for traditional green Komatsuna cultivars, known for their adaptability and classic flavor profile. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.56°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·hr typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-odor-emitting
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Niche market with slow, steady growth, primarily driven by ethnic culinary interest and increasing consumer demand for diverse leafy greens.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard | 95% |
| Specialty Cultivars | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 5 oz clamshell
- 8 oz clamshell
- 1 lb bag
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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