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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Parsnip |
| Scientific name | Pastinaca sativa |
| Family / Genus | Apiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4760 |
| PLU — organic | 94760 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5490 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow Crown | 30% | A classic, reliable open-pollinated variety. Produces long, tapered roots with excellent flavor and texture. Known for good cold hardiness and general disease resistance, making it a long-standing com |
| Andover | 20% | A modern hybrid prized for its exceptional uniformity, smooth white skin, and strong resistance to canker. Roots are medium-long and conical, making them ideal for commercial production and packing. |
| Gladiator | 15% | An early-maturing hybrid that yields very uniform, smooth, conical roots. Offers good yields and robust disease resistance, making it a popular choice for both fresh market and processing. |
| Albion | 12% | A high-yielding hybrid producing very smooth, uniform, wedge-shaped roots. Excellent for mechanical harvesting and noted for its good flavor and extended storage capabilities. |
| Lancer | 8% | An open-pollinated variety known for producing smooth, uniform, medium-length roots. It offers reliable performance for both fresh market sales and processing applications. |
| White Gem | 5% | An older open-pollinated variety recognized for its smooth, bright white skin and good, sweet flavor. Roots are typically shorter and broader than some other commercial varieties. |
| Tender and True | 4% | A popular heirloom variety that produces long, slender, well-flavored roots. It is valued for its traditional sweet and earthy taste and fine texture. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from high ethylene-producing commodities to prevent off-flavors.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, low ethylene producer, odor absorber
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, driven by culinary interest in root vegetables and seasonal demand.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.6 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Hollow Crown | 40% |
| All American | 30% |
| Gladiator | 15% |
| White Gem | 10% |
| Other | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
- 1 lb bag
- 2 lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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