Episode 886 · June 6, 2025
886: Tony Sarah on Earth Friendly Fertilizers
Exploring the importance of organic fertilizers.
In this episode
Tony Sarah shares his background in the nursery business and the accidental discovery that led him to develop his organic fertilizer, Tony's Magic Mix. He discusses the ingredients and scientific principles behind the fertilizer, focusing on soil health and balanced plant nutrients. Tony recounts success stories, such as record avocado harvests and thriving gardens in harsh climates like Phoenix and emphasizes the importance of promoting a healthy soil biome with organic fertilizers. Tony also talks about his personal journey, including past business failures, the success of his current business, and the support from his family. Tony concludes with a recommendation for spending time outdoors and enjoying the magic of nature. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library.
Our Guest
Tony has been in the nursery industry starting in his father’s business at the age of three. He was destined to be a horticulturist. He started working in a nursery as a teenager and studied marine biology and climatology in college. Then returned to horticulture to study ace genetics, plant breeding, weed science and soil fertility. With so many new organic fertilizers on the market he trialed as many as possible to give honest feedback to his customers. This led him to spend several years mixing different ingredients by hand in a five gallon buckets to give samples to his clients to test. Magically the local garden groups named it Tony’s Magic Mix..
Tony's Book Recommendation
Old Man In the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway
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