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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Red Cabbage |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| Produce subcategory | Cabbage |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4570 |
| PLU — organic | 94570 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6590 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Perfection | 25% | Excellent storage capabilities, uniform, dense, round heads with a deep red color. Known for good disease resistance and high yields. |
| Integro | 15% | Vigorous growth, uniform head size and shape, suitable for both fresh market and processing. Good disease resistance. |
| Red Acre | 12% | A classic open-pollinated variety, producing smaller, compact, round heads. Known for early maturity and good flavor, popular for fresh market and home gardens. |
| Roxy | 10% | Known for its excellent internal color, uniform heads, and good disease resistance. Versatile for fresh market and storage. |
| Red Express | 10% | Very early maturing variety, producing compact, dense heads. Ideal for early season fresh market production. |
| Red Dynasty | 8% | A late-season variety known for exceptional storage quality. Produces large, very dense heads with a deep red color. |
| Primero | 7% | Early to mid-season maturity, producing uniform, dense, round heads with good color. Reliable performance for fresh market. |
| Mammoth Red Rock | 3% | An heirloom variety known for producing very large, extremely dense heads. Excellent for kraut and long-term storage. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Avoid storing with high ethylene producers to prevent yellowing of outer leaves.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, non-ethylene producing
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 diversity and health trends.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Ruby Perfection | 40% |
| Red Acre | 30% |
| Mammoth Red Rock | 20% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 50 lb cartons
- 40 lb cartons
- 25 lb cartons
- 1.5-2 lb bags
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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