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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Brussels Sprout |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4520 |
| PLU — organic | 94520 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1079 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 50.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diablo | 25% | A leading commercial hybrid known for high yields of uniform, firm, dark green sprouts. Offers excellent flavor and is well-suited for mechanical harvesting. Mid-season maturity. |
| Jade Cross E | 20% | A classic and widely grown hybrid, valued for its high yield of uniform, medium-sized, firm sprouts. Exhibits good disease resistance and is an early to mid-season variety. |
| Hestia | 15% | A popular newer hybrid producing high yields of uniform, medium-sized, firm sprouts with excellent, less bitter flavor. Features good disease resistance and mid-season maturity. |
| Gustus | 10% | A reliable hybrid for commercial production, yielding uniform, medium-sized, firm sprouts. Well-suited for mechanical harvesting. Mid to late-season maturity. |
| Nautic | 8% | A vigorous hybrid that produces high yields of uniform, dark green, firm sprouts. Favored for both fresh market and processing. Mid-season maturity. |
| Divino | 7% | A productive hybrid known for uniform, medium-sized, firm sprouts. Suitable for both fresh market sales and processing. Mid-season maturity. |
| Long Island Improved | 3% | A traditional open-pollinated heirloom variety, producing numerous small, flavorful, and firm sprouts. Popular for home gardens and specialty markets. Late season maturity. |
| Redarling (Red Rubine) | 2% | Distinctive red-purple sprouts with a milder, sweeter flavor compared to green varieties. Primarily used in specialty markets for its unique color and taste. Good cold tolerance. Mid to late-season ma |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 30.5°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.3 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables to prevent quality deterioration.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, odor-emitting. Should not be stored with ethylene-producing commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth over the last decade, now stabilizing at higher demand levels.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb carton (loose)
- 10 lb carton (loose)
- 1 lb bag
- 2 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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