USDA Grades and Standards:
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The following Grades and Standards have been established for fresh fruits and vegetables by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. Click on the link to download the files in PDF format.
Fresh Fruits
Apples,
effective December 19, 2002 (PDF)
Apricots,
effective October 28, 1994 (PDF)
Avocados, Florida,
effective September 3, 1957 (PDF)
Blueberries,
effective March 20, 1995 (PDF)
Cherries, Sweet,
effective May 7, 1971 (PDF)
Cranberries, Fresh,
effective August 26, 1971 (PDF)
Dewberries and Blackberries,
effective February 13, 1928 (PDF)
Grapes, American, (Eastern Type) Bunch,
effective September 8, 1983 (PDF)
Grapes, Juice (European or Vinifera Type),
effective July 20, 1939 (PDF)
Grapes, Table (European or Vinifera Type),
effective March 29, 1999 (PDF)
Grapefruit (California and Arizona),
effective December 27, 1999 (PDF)
Grapefruit (Florida),
effective February 20, 1997(PDF)
Grapefruit (Texas, and States Other Than Florida, California and Arizona),
effective October 1, 1969 (PDF)
Kiwifruit,
effective October 15, 1986 (PDF)
Lemons,
effective December 27, 1999 (PDF)
Limes,
Persian (Tahiti), effective June 20, 1958 (PDF)
Nectarines,
effective April 23, 1966 (PDF)
Oranges (California and Arizona),
effective December 27, 1999 (PDF)
Oranges and Tangelos (Florida),
effective February 20, 1997(PDF)
Oranges (Texas and States Other Than Florida, California and Arizona),
effective October 1, 1969 (PDF)
Peaches,
effective October 2, 1995 (PDF)
Pears, Summer and Fall,
effective August 20, 1955 (PDF)
Pears, Winter,
effective September 10, 1955 (PDF)
Pineapples,
effective July 5, 1990 (PDF)
Plums and Prunes, Fresh,
effective June 30, 1973 (PDF)
Raspberries,
effective May 29, 1931 (PDF)
Strawberries,
effective July 1, 1965 (PDF)
Tangerines,
effective December 27, 1999 (PDF)
Tangerines (Florida),
effective February 20, 1997 (PDF)
Fresh Vegetables
Anise, Sweet,
effective March 15,1973 (PDF)
Artichokes, Globe,
effective May 15, 1969 (PDF)
Asparagus, Fresh,
effective April 1, 1966 (PDF)
Beans, Lima,
effective January 5, 1938 (PDF)
Beans, Snap,
effective July 5, 1990 (PDF)
Beets,
effective August 1, 1955 (PDF)
Broccoli, Bunched Italian Sprouting,
effective July 12, 1943 (PDF)
Brussels Sprouts,
effective January 18, 1954 (PDF)
Cabbage,
effective September 1, 1945 (PDF)
Cantaloupes,
effective June 30, 1968 (PDF)
Carrots, Bunched,
effective September 18, 1954 <(PDF)
Carrots, Topped,
effective December 20, 1965 (PDF)
Carrots With Short Trimmed Tops,
effective September 18, 1954 (PDF)
Cauliflower,
effective March 15, 1968 (PDF)
Celery,
effective April 7, 1959 (PDF)
Corn, Sweet,
effective February 12, 1992 (PDF)
Cucumbers,
effective March 1, 1958 (PDF)
Cucumbers, Greenhouse,
effective September 5, 1985 (PDF)
Eggplant,
effective October 29, 1953 (PDF)
Endive, Escarole or Chicory,
effective October 1, 1964 (PDF)
Garlic,
effective September 4, 1944 (PDF)
Greens, Beet,
effective June 1, 1959 (PDF)
Greens, Collard or Broccolli,
effective April 16, 1953 (PDF)
Greens, Dandebron,
effective February 4, 1955 (PDF)
Greens, Mustard and Turnip,
effective March 8, 1953 (PDF)
Honeydew and Honey Ball Type Melons,
effective April 1, 1967 (PDF)
Horseradish Roots,
effective July 27, 1936 (PDF)
Kale,
effective April 25, 1934 (PDF)
Lettuce,
effective December 1, 1975 (PDF)
Lettuce, Greenhouse Leaf,
effective September 1, 1964 (PDF)
Mushrooms,
effective July 15, 1966 (PDF)
Okra,
effective December 18, 1928 (PDF)
Onions, Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type,
effective October 10, 1995 (PDF)
Onions, Creole,
effective April 10, 1943 (PDF)
Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole Types),
effective October 10, 1995 (PDF)
Onions, Common Green,
effective June 20, 1947 (PDF)
Onion Sets,
effective February 1, 1940 (PDF)
Parsley,
effective July 30, 1930 (PDF)
Parsnips,
effective December 10, 1945 (PDF)
Peas, Fresh,
effective June 1, 1942 (PDF)
Peas, Southern,
effective July 13, 1956 (PDF)
Peppers, Sweet,
effective January 3, 1989 (PDF)
Potatoes,
effective March 27, 1991 (PDF)
Potatoes, Seed,
effective March 6, 1987 (PDF)
Radishes,
effective October 1, 1968 (PDF)
Rhubarb, Field Grown,
effective February 1, 1966 (PDF)
Romaine,
effective August 10, 1960 (PDF)
Shallots, Bunched,
effective December 16, 1946 (PDF)
Spinach, Bunched,
effective October 26, 1987 (PDF)
Spinach Leaves,
effective December 27, 1946 (PDF)
Spinach Plants,
effective November 19, 1956 (PDF)
Squash, Fall and Winter, and Pumpkin,
effective October 13, 1983 (PDF)
Squash, Summer,
effective January 6, 1984 (PDF)
Sweet Potatoes,
effective July 1, 1963 (PDF)
Tomatoes, Fresh,
effective October 1, 1991 (PDF)
Tomatoes, Greenhouse,
effective April 19, 1966 (PDF)
Turnips or Rutabagas,
effective August 1, 1955 (PDF)
Watermelons,
effective January 15, 1978 (PDF)
