This sheet is a printable reference for buyers responding to IronRoost Farms outreach. It mirrors the producer-side detail in our RRS Foodservice, farm-to-table restaurant, and CCCPS Farm to School channels so every reply lands on the same supply story.
Varieties — Phase 1 commercial line (Aug–Sept 2026 first harvest)
| Variety | Menu / Use | Clamshell Weight | MOQ / Drop | Shelf Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower micro | Stand-alone green · salad / raw bar / protein plate base | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
| Pea shoots | “Tendril pea” garnish · plate finish · warm grain bowl | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
| Radish micro | Heat-and-finish garnish · plated fish / steak / vegetable entrée | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
| Broccoli micro | Raw bar / salad mix-in · lightly cooked finishing micro | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
| Wheatgrass | Cat-greens baseline · cold-pressed juice bar · shot / blend use | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
| Mixed brassicas | “Kitchen garden blend” · kale + arugula + mustard + broccoli rabe micro; raw bar / salad station | 1 lb | 5 lb | 7–10 days | [DRAFT] |
Pack sizes. 1 lb retail-ready clamshell · 5 lb food-service flat · 10 lb distributor flat. Clamshell label carries farm name, lot ID, and harvest date — usable as a “today’s harvest” stamp on the menu insert.
Indicative ex-farm pricing tiers DRAFT
| Variety ↓ / Weekly volume → | Tier 1 1–10 lb / wk chef / single-account pilot |
Tier 2 10–50 lb / wk restaurant group / pre-mix / broker |
Tier 3 50+ lb / wk distributor standing order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower micro | $10.00–$12.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $9.00–$11.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $8.00–$10.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| Pea shoots | $12.00–$14.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $11.00–$13.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $10.00–$12.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| Radish micro | $14.00–$16.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $13.00–$15.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $12.00–$14.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| Broccoli micro | $14.00–$17.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $13.00–$16.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $12.00–$15.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| Wheatgrass | $6.00–$8.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $5.50–$7.50 / lb [DRAFT] | $5.00–$7.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| Mixed brassicas | $13.00–$15.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $12.00–$14.00 / lb [DRAFT] | $11.00–$13.00 / lb [DRAFT] |
| *Indicative draft pricing. All figures subject to owner confirmation prior to issuing a PO. Pricing is ex-farm, packed in labeled food-grade clamshells (1 lb) or food-service flats (5 lb / 10 lb) per buyer spec. A 12-month first-supply pricing hold applies on signed trial orders; annual review thereafter. | |||
MOQ rules, delivery cadence & terms
- MOQ per variety per drop: 5 lb minimum. Mixed-case “first-order pilot” of 10 lb mix-and-match across Phase 1 lines available to new accounts.
- Standing weekly minimum: 50 lb across varieties to hold a recurring Tuesday / Friday slot; below 50 lb / wk runs as case-by-case spot orders.
- Order confirmation cut-off: 48 hours before the delivery window. Same-day dispatch is doable for emergency add-ons when 24-hour notice is given.
- Delivery cadence: Tuesday / Friday corridor drops to Richmond · Charlottesville · Southside VA. Cold-chain dispatch from on-site ≤41°F walk-in; lot ID + harvest-date on every case.
- First commercial harvest cycle window: August–September 2026. Standing weekly cadence starts the first week of harvest; pre-orders welcomed.
- Terms: Net-30 default · Net-15 by request · ex-farm pricing · no broker markup on direct Phase 1 accounts.
Food-safety posture: VDACS regulated-facility filing in process · GAP pre-audit underway · HACCP concurrent with commissioning · lot ID + harvest-date on every case · CoA available on request · cold-chain integrity from harvest table through dispatch · full third-party GAP audit targeted Q1 2027.
Phase 2 secondary lines PENDING
Basil · Cilantro · Amaranth · Arugula · Kale. Phase 2 secondary lines in the rotation queue behind the primary Phase 1 lines — if your menu calls for a specific additional line, that request folds into Phase 2 ahead of the baseline schedule.