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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Romanesco |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| Produce subcategory | Cauliflower |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4578 |
| PLU — organic | 94578 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6690 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica | 30% | Early maturing, highly uniform, dense, vibrant green heads with excellent fractal development. Known for reliable performance and good yield in commercial settings. |
| Natalino | 20% | Reliable and vigorous grower, producing medium-sized, classic fractal heads. Offers good flavor and consistent quality, suitable for various growing conditions. |
| Celesta | 15% | Early to mid-season maturity, producing uniform, medium-sized heads with good density and classic Romanesco appearance. Adaptable to shorter growing seasons. |
| Gitano | 10% | Known for strong vigor and high yield potential. Produces well-formed, medium-large heads with excellent fractal structure and good flavor. |
| Romanesco Italia | 8% | An open-pollinated, traditional variety known for its classic appearance, good flavor, and adaptability. Tends to mature later than modern hybrids. |
| Pointed Romanesco | 5% | A general term for open-pollinated varieties characterized by more pronounced, sharper points on the florets. Offers a robust flavor and traditional texture. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Ethylene can cause yellowing of leaves and florets, but Romanesco is relatively insensitive compared to other produce. Maintain low ethylene environment for best quality.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible with other low-ethylene producing, high-humidity requiring vegetables. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary interest in unique vegetables
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Romanesco | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 12-15 count case
- 20 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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