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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Ramp |
| Scientific name | Allium tricoccum |
| Family / Genus | Amaryllidaceae / — |
| Produce category | Allium |
| Produce subcategory | Wild Leek |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_33066 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Ramp (Allium tricoccum) | — | Distinctive garlicky-onion flavor with a pungent aroma. Features broad, smooth, light green leaves, a white stem, and a small, reddish-purple bulb. Highly seasonal, typically available in early spring |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 ul/kg/hr typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive or odor-absorbing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Odor emitting, incompatible with odor-absorbing produce
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong and increasing, driven by culinary interest in wild edibles and seasonal specialty ingredients. Demand often outstrips the limited, wild-harvested supply.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb bags/bundles
- 5 lb cases
- 10 lb cases
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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