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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Savoy Cabbage |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. sabauda |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| Produce subcategory | Cabbage |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4500 |
| PLU — organic | 94500 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6790 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa | 22% | Large, dense, dark green heads with excellent savoy texture. Known for good uniformity, vigor, and disease resistance. Mid-late season maturity. |
| Tundra | 18% | Medium-large, dense, dark green heads. Highly valued for its exceptional cold hardiness, making it suitable for late-season harvest and overwintering. Good disease resistance. |
| Famosa | 15% | Medium-sized, firm, round heads with a beautiful dark green, heavily savoyed texture. Offers good uniformity and disease resistance. Early to mid-season maturity. |
| Savoy King | 12% | Large, firm, dark green heads with a classic savoy texture. A reliable and widely adapted variety, showing good heat tolerance for a savoy. Mid-season maturity. |
| Deadon | 10% | Medium-sized, very dense, dark green heads. Noted for excellent cold tolerance and good field holding ability. Late season maturity. |
| Vertus | 7% | A traditional open-pollinated variety producing large, flattened-round, dark green heads with a heavily crinkled texture. Known for good flavor. |
| Perfection | 6% | Medium-large, dense, dark green heads with good uniformity and disease resistance. A solid performer for mid-season harvest. |
| Winter King | 4% | Medium-large, very firm, dark green heads. Offers excellent cold tolerance and is well-suited for overwintering. Late season maturity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 uL/kg/hr typical (0.05–0.2) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from high ethylene producers.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most non-odor-absorbing produce.
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 culinary interest in specialty vegetables and unique texture.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Savoy King | 40% |
| Tuscan | 30% |
| Melissa | 20% |
| Other Savoy Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 40-lb cartons (12-18 count)
- 50-lb cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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