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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Golden Beet |
| Scientific name | Beta vulgaris |
| Family / Genus | Amaranthaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Beet |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3046 |
| PLU — organic | 93046 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_876 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Touchstone Gold | 25% | Known for its intense, deep golden color that holds well during cooking. Sweet, mild flavor with smooth skin and uniform, round roots. Good bolt resistance. |
| Boldor | 20% | Produces vibrant, deep golden-orange roots with a very sweet, earthy flavor. Smooth skin and excellent uniformity. Good for fresh market and processing. |
| Golden Detroit | 18% | An open-pollinated classic, producing bright golden-yellow roots with a sweet, mild flavor. Good for canning and fresh eating. Known for good bolt resistance. |
| Golden Burpee | 12% | A popular heirloom variety with bright yellow-orange flesh and a sweet, non-earthy flavor. Roots are medium-sized and round. Good for home gardens and specialty markets. |
| Cylindra Gold | 8% | Unique cylindrical shape, making it ideal for uniform slicing. Features a sweet, mild golden flesh. Good for processing and fresh market where uniform slices are desired. |
| Yellow Submarine | 7% | A newer hybrid with uniform, round, bright yellow roots. Offers a very sweet, tender flesh with minimal earthiness. Good disease resistance. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 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 | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Beets are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not very sensitive to exogenous ethylene, so co-storage with ethylene-producing commodities is generally not a major concern, though high concentrations should still be avoided.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce, especially other low ethylene producers/sensitive items. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary interest in specialty and heirloom vegetables, and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.9 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Golden Beet | 4% |
| Red Beet | 90% |
| Chioggia Beet | 3% |
| Other Specialty Beets | 3% |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb sacks/cases
- 50 lb sacks/cases
- 10 lb cartons (specialty)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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