Separate range decisions for corn radishes and potatoes

Corn, radishes and potatoes appear as separate entries in the wholesale seed catalogue, so a retailer planning a shelf around them faces a choice: treat them as one range block or as three independent decisions. This document explains why the catalogue structure supports the second option and gives a practical way to record each line separately, with its own selection notes, quantities and open questions. It does not repeat the general enquiry steps; it focuses on how to keep the three decisions distinct.

Why the catalogue separates corn, radishes and potatoes

The catalogue is organised by crop group and species, and corn, radishes and potatoes each sit in their own species entry within the vegetable seeds section. That separation is not just a navigation detail: it reflects that each crop has its own cultivar set, its own unit basis and its own set of unanswered questions at the enquiry stage. A shelf plan that merges them into one decision record will blur those differences, so the safer approach is to give each line its own range decision record from the start.

What a separate decision record should contain

For each of the three crops, record the species name, the cultivar or selection name as listed, the SKU, the quantity you are considering, and the unit the price is based on. Note whether the listing uses weight or a stated seed count, because a price per kilogram and a price for a number of seeds are not directly comparable. Add a short line on why the line is being considered for the shelf, and a separate list of questions that the catalogue does not answer, such as availability at the requested quantity or packaging format. Keep the three records physically or digitally apart so that a note about one crop cannot be mistaken for a note about another.

Assigning quantities per line before comparing

Because corn, radishes and potatoes are separate catalogue entries, their quantities should be set per line rather than pooled into a single shelf total. Decide a target quantity for each crop based on what the shop can realistically display and sell, then record that figure against the specific SKU. This prevents a later comparison from mixing units, and it makes clear which line is driving the overall enquiry size. If a quantity changes, change it only in that line's record and note the reason.

Open questions that belong to one crop only

Each crop will raise questions that do not apply to the other two. For corn, the catalogue page does not publish resistance traits or seed lot test results, so those remain open until confirmed. For potatoes, the catalogue entry is a starting point for variety verification, and the specific checks belong only to that record. For radishes, the catalogue section tells a reseller what is listed but leaves buying details such as pack size and final price to the quotation. Keeping these questions in separate records stops one crop's assumptions from leaking into another's plan.

When a shared shelf plan is still useful

A shared shelf plan can still exist as a summary view, but it should sit above the three separate decision records rather than replace them. The summary can show how much space each crop is allocated and how the three lines together fit the shop's overall vegetable offer. The detail, however, stays in the individual records, so that if one crop is dropped or delayed, the other two decisions remain intact and traceable. This layered approach keeps the shelf plan readable without collapsing the three range decisions into one.

Keeping the records traceable to the enquiry

When the three lines move from planning to an enquiry, each record should be able to stand on its own: species, cultivar, SKU, quantity and unit, plus the questions still open. That way the enquiry can be assembled from the separate records without losing which detail belongs to which crop. If a quotation later confirms availability or price, the confirmation is recorded against the matching line, not against a combined figure. This is what makes the three decisions defensible if someone later asks why corn, radishes and potatoes were treated differently on the shelf.

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