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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Lemongrass |
| Scientific name | Cymbopogon citratus |
| Family / Genus | Poaceae / — |
| Produce category | Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4870 |
| PLU — organic | 94870 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_18049 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Lemongrass (West Indian Type) | 100% | The most common culinary type of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) sold in the US market. Characterized by thick, pale green stalks and a strong, fresh lemon aroma and flavor. Primarily used for cookin |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | 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: Non-climacteric, does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can accelerate senescence.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; avoid strong odor absorbers.
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 popularity of Asian cuisine, health-conscious consumers, and culinary experimentation.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Common (Cymbopogon citratus) | 100% |
Pack sizes
- Individual stalks
- 4-6 stalk bundles
- 5 lb cases
- 10 lb cases
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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