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Cold Chain Distribution

From Our Farm to Your Kitchen

MicrogreenUSA delivers same or next day across the Southeast, ships overnight to all 50 states via FedEx Custom Critical, and exports through Miami. Every order is in cold storage within 45 minutes of harvest and ships in insulated packaging with gel packs to protect shelf life.

Cold Chain

The 45-Minute Protocol

Every minute between harvest and cold storage costs shelf life. Our internal standard mandates cold storage entry within 45 minutes of cutting - a target we track and document.

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Harvest
65°F room, clean blades, visual grade
02
Pack
Pre-cooled packaging, sealed, labeled
03
Cold Storage
≤45 minutes from cut
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Dispatch
Insulated shipper, gel packs, cold courier
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Delivery
5-10 day shelf life remaining
Southeast Primary Zone
Same / Next Day
Florida (all major metros)
Georgia (Atlanta metro)
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee · Alabama
Mississippi · Louisiana
National Zone
1-2 Day Overnight
All 50 states via FedEx Custom Critical
New York City · Chicago
Los Angeles · San Francisco
Dallas · Houston
Las Vegas · Seattle
Boston · Washington DC
International Export
Via MIA Hub
Japan · United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom · Canada
Phytosanitary certificates
USDA export compliance
COA per shipment
Custom documentation
Packaging

Format Options

Format 01
Anti-Fog Clamshells

Available in 2 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz. Anti-fog film maintains visual clarity through condensation. Industry-standard format for restaurant and retail accounts.

2oz / 4oz / 8oz
Format 02
Vacuum Sealed Bulk

1 lb, 2 lb, and 5 lb vacuum-sealed pouches for high-volume accounts and distributors. Extended shelf life versus clamshell format. Ideal for repacking.

1 lb / 2 lb / 5 lb
Format 03
Living Trays

10"×20" uncut trays delivered with roots intact. Chefs cut to order - maximum freshness and visual drama for open-kitchen and live-cut presentations.

10"×20" tray - uncut
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Delivery FAQ

Shipping Questions

How are microgreens shipped to stay fresh?

Our harvest-to-cold protocol mandates cold storage within 45 minutes of cutting. Product is harvested in a 65°F room, packed into pre-cooled packaging, sealed and labeled, then dispatched in insulated shippers with gel packs by cold courier. We track and document the 45-minute target, and temperature logs are available for every shipment.

Which areas get same day or next day microgreen delivery?

Our Southeast primary zone gets same or next day delivery: Florida (all major metros), Georgia (Atlanta metro), South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Standard delivery days for Southeast accounts are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and high-volume accounts may be able to add more days.

Do you ship microgreens nationally and internationally?

Yes. Our national zone covers all 50 states with 1-2 day overnight delivery via FedEx Custom Critical, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Seattle, Boston and Washington DC. Export orders to Japan, the UAE, the UK and Canada ship via our Miami hub with phytosanitary certificates, USDA export compliance and a COA per shipment.

How much shelf life is left when microgreens arrive?

Orders typically arrive with 5-10 days of shelf life remaining. Most varieties keep 7-10 days after harvest at 34-38°F, pea tendrils last longest at 10-12 days and basil is the most delicate at 5-7 days. Keep the product sealed, consistently cold and away from ethylene-producing produce to get the full window.