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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Kohlrabi |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4590 |
| PLU — organic | 94590 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4169 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 35.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Superschmelz | 18% | Very large, light green bulbs; exceptionally tender and mild even at large sizes; slow to become woody; excellent storage potential. Matures in 80-90 days. |
| Kossak | 15% | Large, uniform, light green bulbs; very tender and sweet; resistant to bolting and splitting; good for extended harvest and storage. Matures in 75-85 days. |
| Grand Duke | 12% | Early maturing, medium-sized, light green bulbs; very uniform and reliable; good disease resistance; crisp, sweet flavor. Matures in 45-55 days. |
| Winner | 10% | Early maturing, medium-sized, light green bulbs; excellent flavor and texture; good for early spring and fall crops. Matures in 45-50 days. |
| Kolibri | 9% | Vibrant purple skin with white, crisp flesh; medium-sized, uniform bulbs; sweet and tender flavor; good heat tolerance. Matures in 50-60 days. |
| Azur Star | 8% | Attractive deep purple skin; medium-sized, round bulbs; very tender and sweet; good for smaller gardens and early harvest. Matures in 45-55 days. |
| Early White Vienna | 7% | Classic, heirloom-type; small to medium-sized, pale green bulbs; very tender and mild when young; can become woody if left too long. Matures in 45-60 days. |
| Purple Vienna | 6% | Classic, heirloom-type; small to medium-sized, purple-skinned bulbs with white flesh; tender and sweet when young. Matures in 45-60 days. |
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·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Kohlrabi is non-climacteric and produces very little ethylene. It is also not very sensitive to ethylene, so mixed loads are generally safe from an ethylene perspective.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce, 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, health trends, and ethnic markets
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Green (e.g., White Vienna) | 70% |
| Purple (e.g., Purple Vienna) | 30% |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb cartons
- 10 lb cartons
- 25 lb sacks
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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