Compost, Mixes, & Mulch

We take compost seriously at our farm because well-made, properly finished compost is crucial for growing healthy, productive plants. That’s why ours takes six months to complete.

We only use naturally occurring ingredients — horse manure, food waste, and mulch from ground landscape waste. We take special care to turn the pile when the temperature reaches 130-140 degrees, sustaining temperatures high enough to kill off pathogens and weed seeds but cool enough to allow for the development of beneficial microbes. 

Our compost is ideal for southwest gardens due to its water holding capacity, nutrient delivery properties, and its high microbial activity. Pair it with a sprinkle of our castings and a layer of our mulch for the perfect garden grown in the ground.

Our ground landscape waste comes from the City of Phoenix in a program designed to keep green waste our of our landfills.  Unfortunately, it has been coming with some plastic.  We screen our compost carefully, but your compost may come with a small amount of plastic.

Pricing: 

- U-Scoop compost: $3 per 5-gallon bucket (bring your own    

  container)

- Bag of compost: $11 (1.5 cubic feet) 

- Bulk compost (pickup or delivery):  $90/cubic yard 

- City of Phoenix Compost $35/cubic yard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXhOk5dGduI&t=2s)

Please note: To arrange delivery please call us. Delivery fees are calculated based on the fastest route from the Farm to your address, one-way: $75 for 5-10mi, $85 for 11-15mi, and $7/mi for 16-30mi. Beyond 30 miles, premium pricing applies. 

For pickup, standard pickup trucks can typically hold 1.5 cubic yards. We will do the loading for you.  Bulk pickup is available anytime we are open.  If you are coming from a long way or are getting more than 5 cubic yards, please call ahead simply to ensure availability. 

When starting plants, seedlings don’t have the same needs as established plants. When sprouts start, they prefer a light, fine-grained mix that promotes root growth over a dense, compact soil. Our Seed Start is a blend of coco coir, peat moss, perlite, AZWF castings, and insect frass. This ideal combination gives seedlings a loose soil structure with high microbial activity. It improves germination, reduces disease and damping off, and sets plants up for internal pest protection. Perfect for starting seeds or as a potting mix. 

Pricing: 

 5-gallon box: $15