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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Rhubarb |
| Scientific name | Rheum rhabarbarum |
| Family / Genus | Polygonaceae / — |
| Produce category | Other |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3034 |
| PLU — organic | 93034 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6590 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 25% | Very productive, large green stalks often with red blush at base. Excellent for pies and sauces. Tolerant to various growing conditions. A long-standing commercial standard. |
| Canada Red | 20% | Known for its bright red, tender stalks that are less fibrous than many other varieties. Good flavor, excellent for freezing and fresh use. |
| Crimson Red | 15% | Deep red stalks with a sweet flavor profile. An early producer, popular for pies, sauces, and desserts due to its appealing color and taste. |
| Valentine | 10% | Vigorous and early-producing variety with deep red, sweet, and tender stalks. Ideal for canning, freezing, and fresh consumption. |
| MacDonald | 7% | Produces attractive red stalks with good flavor. A reliable and productive variety, suitable for various culinary uses. |
| Strawberry | 5% | Features red stalks with a notably sweet flavor, making it a favorite for desserts and fresh eating. Good yield. |
| German Wine | 3% | Green stalks with a red blush, known for its very tart flavor. Highly prized for making rhubarb wine and intensely flavored pies. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing commodities to prevent quality degradation.
Mixed-load compatibility
ethylene_sensitive_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable, with growing interest in specialty and local food markets.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 40% |
| Canada Red | 30% |
| Crimson Red | 20% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb cartons
- 20 lb cartons
- 1 lb retail bunches
- 2 lb retail bunches
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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