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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Red Potato |
| Scientific name | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Potato |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4073 |
| PLU — organic | 94073 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6042 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Norland | 25% | Early maturing, smooth, bright red skin with shallow eyes and white flesh. Excellent for boiling, roasting, and mashing. Known for good yield and adaptability. |
| Dark Red Norland | 20% | A selection of Red Norland with a deeper, more intense red skin color. Shares similar cooking qualities and early maturity. Popular for its vibrant appearance. |
| Red Pontiac | 18% | Late maturing, deep red, somewhat rough skin with deep eyes and white flesh. Good for boiling, baking, and mashing. Known for high yields and good storage potential. |
| Chieftain | 12% | Mid-season variety with bright red, smooth skin and white flesh. Good for boiling, baking, and mashing. Offers good scab resistance and excellent storage. |
| Red LaSoda | 8% | Mid-season variety with bright red skin and white, waxy flesh. Ideal for boiling and salads due to its firm texture. Good heat tolerance, popular in southern regions. |
| Sangre | 5% | Mid-season variety with smooth, bright red skin and white flesh. Versatile for boiling, baking, and mashing. Known for good yields and moderate storage. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Potatoes are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not very sensitive to external ethylene, but prolonged exposure can accelerate sprouting.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producing, low odor
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable, with consistent demand in the fresh market. Slight growth in specialty and organic segments.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.3 |
| Income elasticity | 0.1 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Norland | 40% |
| Red LaSoda | 30% |
| Chieftain | 20% |
| Pontiac | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 1.5 lb
- 2 lb
- 3 lb
- 5 lb
- 10 lb
- 50 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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