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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Brussels Sprout Tops |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1019 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Improved | 22.5% | Classic open-pollinated variety, known for robust, slightly bitter flavor in both sprouts and greens. Produces dark green, slightly ruffled leaves. Valued for its cold tolerance and traditional appeal |
| Jade Cross | 17.5% | An early-maturing, compact hybrid with uniform growth. Produces smooth, dark green leaves. Widely grown commercially for sprouts, making its tops a common and readily available byproduct in commercial |
| Diablo | 12.5% | A high-yielding, vigorous hybrid with good disease resistance. Produces large, robust, dark green leaves. A staple in large-scale commercial Brussels sprout production, contributing significantly to t |
| Gustus | 10% | Known for its uniformity and suitability for mechanical harvesting, indicating large-scale commercial cultivation. Produces robust, dark green leaves that are well-suited for commercial processing. |
| Hestia | 8.5% | Offers good yield, strong disease resistance, and reliable performance in various growing conditions. Produces quality dark green leaves that are suitable for harvest as tops. |
| Redarling | 4% | A red Brussels sprout variety that produces distinctive reddish-purple leaves, offering unique visual appeal for specialty markets. The flavor can be slightly milder than green varieties. |
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 (0–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, melons, tomatoes).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, avoid strong odor producers
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Niche but growing demand, driven by culinary interest in specialty greens and ‘nose-to-tail’ eating concepts. Popular in farm-to-table restaurants and among adventurous home cooks.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.3 |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 6 oz clamshell
- 12 oz bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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