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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Cubanelle Pepper |
| Scientific name | Capsicum annuum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Nightshade |
| Produce subcategory | Pepper |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4068 |
| PLU — organic | 94068 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1233 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen | 30% | AAS winner, F1 hybrid, very popular Italian frying pepper. Sweet, elongated, tapered fruit, excellent flavor. Matures from green to red. Known for good yields and disease resistance. |
| Key West | 18% | F1 hybrid, known for good yields of sweet, thick-walled fruits. Matures from green to red. Offers good disease resistance, including to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. |
| Cubanelle (Standard) | 15% | The classic open-pollinated Cubanelle type. Sweet, mild, and thin-walled, ideal for frying. Matures from light green to red. A staple for traditional flavor. |
| Escamillo | 8% | AAS winner, F1 hybrid. Very sweet, early maturing, and high-yielding. Fruits mature from yellow to red. Excellent for grilling and frying. |
| Sweet Spot | 7% | F1 hybrid, early maturing with high yields of sweet, flavorful fruits. Good for frying and fresh eating. Matures from green to red. Offers good disease resistance. |
| Giant Cubanelle | 4% | Open-pollinated variety producing larger fruits than the standard Cubanelle. Sweet and mild, suitable for frying, stuffing, and grilling. Matures from green to red. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from high ethylene producers like apples, bananas, and tomatoes.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, chilling-sensitive, non-odor producing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady growth driven by increasing interest in specialty and ethnic produce.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Pack sizes
- 20 lb carton
- 25 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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