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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Kalettes |
| Scientific name | Brassica oleracea |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Cruciferous |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3277 |
| PLU — organic | 93277 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_998 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 3.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Star F1 | — | Early maturing Kalettes hybrid, known for its vigor and uniform, tender sprouts. Ideal for the first harvests of the season. Good flavor profile. |
| Christmas Star F1 | — | Mid-season maturing Kalettes hybrid, producing a strong yield of attractive, frilly sprouts. Popular for its reliability and suitability for holiday markets. |
| Winter Star F1 | — | Late maturing Kalettes hybrid, highly valued for its excellent cold tolerance and ability to extend the harvest season well into winter. Produces robust plants and flavorful sprouts. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.9°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·hr typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive produce
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, increasing popularity as a specialty brassica
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.9 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | 0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Kalettes | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 6oz
- 10oz
- 12oz
- 5lb bulk
- 10lb bulk
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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