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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Radish Microgreen |
| Scientific name | Raphanus sativus |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Sprout / Microgreen |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6560 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sango | 25% | Deep purple stems and leaves, vibrant color, distinct spicy radish flavor, popular for visual appeal in mixes. |
| Daikon | 20% | Green leaves with white stems, strong peppery and pungent radish flavor, fast-growing and high-yielding. |
| Rambo | 18% | Dark purple leaves and red stems, milder radish flavor than Daikon, excellent for adding color and a gentle bite. |
| China Rose | 12% | Pinkish-red stems with green leaves, medium spicy flavor, good germination rates and vigorous growth. |
| Red Arrow | 10% | Bright red stems with green leaves, crisp texture, medium spicy flavor, visually appealing. |
| Triton | 7% | Green leaves with white stems, very fast growth, strong peppery flavor, often selected for uniform growth in microgreen production. |
| Hong Vit | 5% | Deep red stems with green leaves, spicy flavor, good visual contrast and robust growth. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-producing commodities (e.g., apples, bananas, tomatoes).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high humidity, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
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