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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Horseradish |
| Scientific name | Armoracia rusticana |
| Family / Genus | Brassicaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4610 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3641 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maliner Kren | 35% | A leading commercial variety known for its high yield, vigorous growth, and excellent pungency. Produces smooth, white, cylindrical roots that are ideal for processing and fresh market. Good disease r |
| Bohemian | 30% | Another dominant commercial variety, highly valued for its strong pungency, robust growth, and good yields. Roots are typically smooth and well-formed, making it suitable for both fresh consumption an |
| New Danish | 12% | A reliable commercial variety known for its consistent yields and good root quality. Often used in large-scale production due to its adaptability and desirable characteristics. |
| Swiss | 8% | A well-regarded commercial cultivar that produces good quality roots. It is appreciated for its flavor profile and suitability for various culinary applications. |
| Bavarian | 5% | Similar to ‘Maliner Kren’ in quality, this variety is known for producing good quality roots with strong pungency. It is a solid choice for commercial growers. |
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: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Horseradish is non-climacteric and produces very little ethylene. It is also not sensitive to ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce, but its strong odor can be absorbed by other commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable with slight niche growth
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Common | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 20 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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