Fertilizers
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What Does “Organic” Mean?
The word “organic” means different things to different people. To the “by the book” person it means the USDA National Organic Program. To others it means its free of “chemicals”. To another it might mean that pesticide sprays weren’t used. When a person asks at Viragrow if a compost or mulch is “organic” or not… Read More…
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Why is Perlite Used in a Soil Mix?
Why do we chose perlite and not vermiculite? Perlite is lightweight. It helps make soils lighter. When a soil is made for a rooftop garden or when it is used in nurseries for container production you will see either perlite or vermiculite, or both, used. Perlite is originally a rhyolitic rock. It is mined. Then… Read More…
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Tim’s Back!
Tim was with Viragrow as the CDL (commercial truck driver) earlier but we were lucky enough to attract him back when Arturo moved on to greener pastures. Arturo will be missed! Besides managing the yard, Arturo planted all the vegetables and tested our new soil mixes to make sure they did what we said they… Read More…
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New Fertilizers at Viragrow You Should Know About
Viragrow has new fertilizers that might interest you. These fertilizers are from Grow-Well or Arizona’s Best. Grow-Well Brands are USDA Organic. Arizona’s Best fertilizers are formulated for desert soils. Grow-Well’s Organic Citrus Fertilizer Grow-Wells organic citrus fertilizer feeds trees nutrients for three months so apply it early, usually around February, in this part of the… Read More…
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Use Wood Mulch When Growing Roses
Shredded wood like our pathway mulch works best on the soil surface for roses. Viragrow carries it. By BOB MORRIS GARDENING See the full Review Journal articleQ. In previous years, I started fertilizing our roses in March. They performed poorly last year, so I want to feed them earlier. Is it OK to start now,… Read More…
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Viragrow Soil Mixes Contain $35 Worth of Free Fertilizer
Viragrow in North Las Vegas, Nevada, sells both compost and soil mixes. They have a growing reputation in rich quality compost and soil mixes since 2016. They are known for their Tomato Lady Soil Mix and Rejuvenate Soil Mix, each with different characteristics. Both of these soil mixes are used for growing vegetables in raised… Read More…
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Save 25-50% on Bagged Manure, Soil Mix and Planter Soil
Tomato/Vegetable Soil for Raised Beds 1 CF Bag Was $3.65 Now $2.25 (Ten or more ‘$2.00 each) Mix and Mulch Planter Soil Mix 2CF Bag Was $7.50 Now $3.75 (Ten or more $3.50 each) Steer Manure 1 CF Bag Was $1.30 Now $0.80 Read More…
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Composted Biosolids – What’s the Story
Viragrow does not hide the fact we have have and use a compost made from municipal solid waste (MSW). This is our famous Viragrow Compost, sometimes just called “166”. MSW contains biosolids. They all do. The most famous one that comes to mind is Milorganite made from MSW originating in Milwaukee since 1926. Recycling That is… Read More…
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Soil Mixes and Composted Biosolids – Which Ones?
Q. In the past, when viewing your website I was able to see what each one of your soil mixes consisted of, now that is no longer the case. Is there a reason that information is no longer available? A. There was a problem in the hosting of our website and it was redone asap in… Read More…
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Signage for Viragrow Test Garden and Arturo
Viragrow tests all its soil mixes before they are released to the public. Arturo does the testing in our Test Garden on the East side of our facility. Come and take a look! Arturo tested some papaya seedlings he grew from seed in our test garden at Viragrow. Just for fun. Not the prettiest test… Read More…