Join us as a grower for the SD Flower Hub

Help shape the future of local flowers in San Diego 🌿

The SD Flower Hub is inviting experienced flower farmers to participate in our 12-week Fall 2025 pilot program. This is your opportunity to join a cooperative sales and distribution model designed to streamline florist sales and build a regional flower economy—together.

🤝 Why Join the SD Flower Hub?

Reach new wholesale florist markets

  • Simplify your order fulfillment and weekly admin

  • Collaborate with likeminded local growers

  • Contribute to a cooperative system rooted in equity, sustainability, and transparency

✅ Who Can Participate?

We’re currently onboarding a limited group of growers for this pilot phase. To be eligible, your farm must:

  • Have at least one full growing season of production experience

  • Have experience selling through at least one sales channel (e.g., CSA, florist accounts, farmers market, etc.)

  • Be able to list weekly crop availability 7–10 days prior to harvest

  • Deliver directly to one of our hub locations on Tuesdays

  • Submit an invoice with each delivery

  • Agree to our Flower Hub Onboarding Packet

📝 What’s Required of Participating Farms

We ask all participating growers to:

  • 🌱 Follow Crop Standards & Growing Practices

    Harvest and condition flowers according to our freshness and size standards

    Use only natural or OMRI-certified inputs (no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides)

    Only sell crops grown on your farm

  • 🪣 Package & Label Properly

    Use clean, sturdy, stackable buckets

    Label each bucket with:

    Farm Name

    Product Name

    Quantity (e.g., 10 bunches)

    Delivery Date

    If you want your buckets returned, make sure they’re labeled clearly with your farm name

  • 🚚 Deliver on Tuesdays Choose your drop-off location:

    City Heights Hub
    📍 3340 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA
    🕛 Drop-off window: Tuesdays, 12–3pm

    Escondido Hub
    📍 455 N Quince Street, Escondido, CA
    🕛 Drop-off window: Tuesdays, 12–3pm

    Each delivery must include an invoice, either printed or emailed

  • 💻 Use Local Food Connect

    You’ll use Local Food Connect (LFC) to manage availability:

    Update availability: Fridays 12pm – Sundays 11:59pm

    Orders placed by florists: Monday – Wednesday

    Pick lists sent: Friday

    Only harvest crops listed on your pick list: Monday/Tuesday

    Deliver to hub: Tuesday

    Let us know immediately if something becomes unavailable

    Optional: Join our WhatsApp group for weekly reminders & updates

  • 💵 Understand Pricing & Payment

    You set your own wholesale prices

    Foodshed adds a 20% markup to cover admin and logistics

    Invoices are paid via ACH or check within 1 week of receipt

  • 🧼 Keep Things Clean & Safe

    Buckets must be clean and pest-free

    Alert staff to any crop issues or quality concerns

  • 🛡 Have (or Consider) Liability Insurance

    Strongly encouraged for all participating farms

    If insured, add Foodshed Cooperative Inc. as an additional insured party

    Need help? We can provide referrals

🌿 Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the interest form or contact us directly to learn more.
We’re excited to build this with you.