Why 85% of institutional & restoration bids fail inspection on Coastal Plains & Pineywoods Prairie Seed Mix (Andropogon gerardii & Sorghastrum nutans)—and how our 8-farm COA-verified lot solves it. Official Apothecary Supply monograph for Coastal Plains & Pineywoods Prairie Seed Mix — Andropogon gerardii & Sorghastrum nutans (25 lb PLS Bag) [HERB-123] (Andropogon gerardii & Sorghastrum nutans • HERB-123).
1. 3-Stage Botanical Preparation & Extraction Protocol (HERB-123)
Stage 1 — Audit: Single-farm nursery/seed stockouts, unverified bulk weight (vs. Pure Live Seed PLS), and lack of statutory compliance tags disqualify 85% of contractors & institutional buyers. Solved via 8-Co-Op Domestic Redundancy with Texas Dept of Agriculture (TDA) AOSA/RST PLS Tag • 100% TX Ecotype.
Stage 2 — Preparation & Extraction Spec: Pack Spec: 25 lb PLS Bulk Bag | Compliance: Texas Dept of Agriculture (TDA) AOSA/RST PLS Tag • 100% TX Ecotype
Stage 3 — Storage: Store in airtight Miron glass or barrier packaging (aw <0.55 at 60–68°F).
Shop HERB-123 ($1,350.00) → | 230-SKU Hub → | B2B 5-Herb Sample Box ($29.95 S&H) →
2. Five-Panel Certificate of Analysis (COA) Specification Table
| Panel | Method | Release Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Botanical Identity | HPTLC / ITIS | 100% Match to Andropogon gerardii & Sorghastrum nutans |
| 2. Heavy Metals | ICP-MS (USP <232>/<233>) | Pb <0.5, As <0.2, Cd <0.1, Hg <0.05 ppm |
| 3. Pesticides | USP <561> GC/LC-MS | Non-Detect (ND); Non-Irradiated |
| 4. Microbials | USP <2021>/<2022> | Absent Salmonella/E. coli; aw <0.55 |
| 5. Potency / Viability | HPLC / GC-MS / AOSA | Pack Spec: 25 lb PLS Bulk Bag | Compliance: Texas Dept of Agriculture (TDA) AOSA/RST PLS Tag • 100% TX Ecotype |
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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