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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Celeriac |
| Scientific name | Apium graveolens var. rapaceum |
| Family / Genus | Apiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Celery Root |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4593 |
| PLU — organic | 94593 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1333 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor | 28% | A leading hybrid known for producing very smooth, round, and uniform roots with excellent internal quality. Highly valued for its good disease resistance and ease of cleaning, making it a top choice f |
| Mars | 22% | A popular early-maturing hybrid that produces smooth, round, medium-sized roots. Known for its good flavor and consistent texture, offering reliable performance for growers seeking an earlier harvest. |
| Giant Prague | 18% | A traditional open-pollinated variety that produces large, somewhat irregular roots with a robust, classic celeriac flavor. While reliable in yield, its rougher skin can make cleaning more challenging |
| Diamant | 12% | Increasingly popular for its very smooth, white flesh and excellent uniformity. This variety is noted for its good flavor and exceptional post-harvest storage potential, making it a strong commercial |
| Monarch | 8% | A vigorous hybrid that produces smooth, uniform, medium-large roots. Offers good yields and reliable performance, making it a solid choice for general commercial production. |
| Brilliant | 4% | An early-maturing hybrid that produces smooth, round roots. It is well-suited for earlier harvests and regions with shorter growing seasons, providing good quality for its class. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Celeriac is not highly sensitive to ethylene, but prolonged exposure to high levels could potentially lead to off-flavors or accelerated senescence.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; low odor emission and low ethylene production/sensitivity.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slowly growing, driven by culinary interest and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Giant Prague | 40% |
| Monarch | 30% |
| Alabaster | 20% |
| Other/Unspecified | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
- 50 lb sack
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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