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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Garlic Scape |
| Scientific name | Allium sativum |
| Family / Genus | Amaryllidaceae / — |
| Produce category | Allium |
| Produce subcategory | Scape |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3192 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 25% | A popular Porcelain hardneck variety, known for large, robust scapes with a mild garlic flavor. Scapes are thick and straight, making them easy to harvest and process. High yielding. |
| German White | 20% | Another widely grown Porcelain hardneck, producing substantial, flavorful scapes. Scapes are typically thick and have a good balance of pungency and sweetness. Excellent vigor. |
| Spanish Roja | 15% | A classic Rocambole hardneck, known for its rich, complex garlic flavor. Scapes are often curlier and thinner than Porcelain types, with a more intense garlic punch. Highly prized by chefs. |
| Chesnok Red | 12% | A Purple Stripe hardneck variety, celebrated for its excellent baking qualities and sweet, robust flavor. Scapes are medium-thick, often with a purplish hue, and offer a balanced garlic taste. |
| Killarney Red | 8% | A vigorous Rocambole variety producing flavorful scapes with a good balance of heat and sweetness. Scapes are typically medium-thick and curly, similar to other Rocamboles. |
| Purple Glazer | 5% | A Marbled Purple Stripe variety, known for its beautiful purple-streaked bulbs and attractive scapes. Scapes are medium-sized with a pleasant, slightly milder garlic flavor. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Garlic scapes are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not significantly sensitive to external ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Odor-emitting, non-ethylene sensitive
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing interest in seasonal, specialty, and local produce; growing popularity in culinary applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.6 |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb bags
- 5 lb boxes
- 10 lb boxes
- By the bunch (approx. 0.5-1 lb)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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