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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Purple Cauliflower |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4575 |
| PLU — organic | 94575 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1294 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graffiti | 40% | Vibrant, deep purple color, uniform, dense heads, good heat tolerance. Retains color well when cooked. |
| Violet Queen | 25% | Attractive deep violet heads, good vigor, uniform maturity, excellent for fresh market. Good flavor. |
| Depurple | 12% | Vigorous plants, uniform, medium-sized purple heads. Good for both fresh market and processing. |
| Purple of Sicily | 8% | Large, flattened heads with a lighter purple color. Can turn greenish when cooked. Distinct, milder flavor. |
| Lavender | 5% | Lighter lavender-purple heads, good uniformity and vigor. Mild flavor. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities (e.g., apples, bananas, tomatoes) to prevent accelerated deterioration.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, moderate odor emitter/absorber
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Purple | 1.5% |
| White | 85% |
| Orange | 2.5% |
| Green/Romanesco | 11% |
Pack sizes
- 9-12 count cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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