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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Green Cauliflower |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| Produce subcategory | Cauliflower |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4573 |
| PLU — organic | 94573 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1290 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Romanesco | 60% | Distinctive lime-green, fractal, spiraling florets; nutty, slightly sweeter flavor than white cauliflower; firm texture. Often sold generically as ‘Romanesco’ without a specific cultivar name. |
| Veronica | 15% | Early maturing Romanesco type, known for uniform, vibrant lime-green heads and excellent flavor. Good vigor and reliability. |
| Green Goddess | 10% | Traditional dome-shaped cauliflower head with a bright green color. Offers a mild, sweet flavor and good heat tolerance, making it adaptable to various growing conditions. |
| Natalino | 5% | Traditional Italian Romanesco type, producing large, dense, conical heads with a vibrant green hue. Valued for both fresh market and processing. |
| Vitaverde | 3% | Another traditional green cauliflower variety, characterized by good vigor and uniform, medium-sized green heads. Suitable for fresh market sales. |
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 | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/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, melons) to prevent quality degradation.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, mild odor emitter, absorbs odors.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slowly increasing, driven by consumer interest in specialty and colorful produce, culinary trends, and health consciousness.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Orange | 5% |
| Purple | 4% |
| Green | 3% |
| Romanesco | 3% |
Pack sizes
- 12-count case
- 9-count case
- 16-count case
- 10 lb bag (florets)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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