Microgreens, Edible Flowers & Herbs for San Diego Chefs
Fresh. Local. Harvested to Order.
You know the box: it shows up three days from its sell-by date, already a little wet, already a little limp — and you paid full price for produce that's halfway to the trash. The violas fold the moment they hit a warm plate. The microgreens flatten by service. By Wednesday you're reordering because Monday's delivery won't survive the weekend.
That's not a product problem. It's a distribution problem. Most wholesale greens and flowers pass through two or three hands — a grower, a distributor, sometimes a broker — and every stop burns another day of shelf life before they reach you.
Ours pass through one. We grow in Oceanside, cut to order, and most deliveries are in your walk-in within hours of harvest. One grower, one delivery, hand to hand.
Trusted by San Diego Kitchens
Chef Israel Gonzalez · Simply Fresh | Jennifer Carmel · ZenAgain Catering & Retreats | Juliana Lopez · The Macaron Shop
Built Around How Kitchens Actually Run
✔ Cut to order — never sitting in a warehouse waiting for a route
✔ Living-soil grown, pesticide-free
✔ Delivered within hours of harvest, not days
✔ Up-front transparent pricing
✔ One person on your account — not a rotating rep and a 1-800 number
✔ The same delivery day, every week
✔ Substitutions discussed with you first, never silently swapped in
✔ Grown locally in Oceanside, year-round
Our Chef Collection
Premium Microgreens
Broccoli · Micro-Cilantro · Micro-Basil · Red Rambo Radish · Purple Kohlrabi · Pea Tendrils · Sunflower Shoots · Arugula · Red Russian Kale · Wasabi Mustard · Popcorn · Tokyo Onion · Amaranth · Purple Shiso · Sorrel · Seasonal Varieties
Edible Flowers
Violas · Pansies · Nasturtiums · Borage · Calendula · Bachelor Buttons · Violas · Pansies · Sweet Alyssum · Pentas · Dianthus · seasonal varieties
Availability changes throughout the year to provide the freshest flowers possible.
Fresh Culinary Herbs
Bronze Fennel · Basil · Dill · Chervil · Lemon Balm · Chives · Red Veined Sorrel · Specialty Herbs
Building something specific for a menu or event? Tell us what you're after and we'll grow it for you. Leads times vary.
Why Chefs Stick With Us
Most chefs don't switch suppliers over one bad delivery — they switch because the bad deliveries become routine, and they're tired of absorbing the loss.
Here's what changes when it's cut the same day it's delivered:
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It holds on the line. Structure, color, and flowers that survive the pass — not just the photo.
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True color, sharper flavor. Microgreens and flowers fade fast after cutting. Ours haven't had days to dull.
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Less thrown away. You pay for what you plate, not for a cushion against spoilage.
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The same quality, every delivery. No guessing which week the good batch shows up.
And if something's ever off, you don't navigate a support line — you text us, and we fix it.
"One thing that truly stood out was the longevity and freshness. I transported a large order in an ice chest from Southern California to San Francisco — the greens arrived in perfect condition and stayed fresh enough to use again days later. As someone who works with highly perishable ingredients, I was genuinely blown away."
— Jennifer Carmel, ZenAgain Catering & Retreats
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Weekly Standing Orders
Most of our restaurant partners settle into a standing weekly order once they know their rhythm:
- Priority harvest scheduling — your order is planned for, not squeezed in
- The same delivery day every week, across San Diego County
- One point of contact for changes, questions, or a last-minute add
- Flex the harvest for a big event or busy weekend — just let us know
Chef Referral Program
Know another chef who's tired of tossing half a case of wilted greens? Send them our way.
If you refer a chef, caterer, or kitchen and they become an active Coastal Microgreens customer for three months, we'll send you a $75 gift voucher to the restaurant of your choice — our way of saying thank you for the introduction.
No limit on referrals. Just have them mention your name when they reach out.
Delivery Area
Hand-delivered throughout San Diego County: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Poway, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, Coronado, Chula Vista, and surrounding communities.
Try it Before You Commit To Anything
Request a Price List and complimentary chef sample box and we'll put together a seasonal selection of microgreens, edible flowers, and herbs. No obligation, no sales call — just enough to see how it holds up on your line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fresh is it on delivery?
Cut to order — same day as delivery, or the day before at most. We don't pull from standing inventory.
Do you offer wholesale pricing?
Yes, for restaurants, caterers, and chefs. Contact us and we'll go over current availability and pricing for your kitchen.
What's your minimum order?
We work with kitchens of every size, from a single tasting menu to a full banquet program. Reach out and we'll recommend the right setup.
Can we order weekly?
Yes — most of our restaurant partners are on a standing weekly delivery across San Diego County.
Do you deliver directly to restaurants and caterers?
Yes, directly to your kitchen or event prep site. No middleman, no distribution warehouse in between.
Can you grow specific varieties or match a color palette?
Often, yes. Tell us the variety, palette, and date, and we'll plan the harvest around it where we can.
Are your edible flowers safe to eat?
Yes. Every variety we grow for chefs in our edible flower collection is a true culinary edible flower, grown pesticide-free specifically for plating. We also offer floral garnishes, which are flowers primarily used for visual impact, such as Orchids.
Ready to Taste the Difference?
"I really like that they don't use pesticides and the quality of the herbs and flowers is very good. If you own a restaurant or bakery, please consider using Coastal Microgreens — you won't regret it."
— Juliana Lopez, The Macaron Shop
Whether you're plating a tasting menu, building a wedding season, or just tired of throwing away a third of what you bought — we'd love to work with you.
Request a Price List and Your Complimentary Chef Sample Box by completing the form below.
Alternatively, you can email or call:
(619) 736-7374
