Avra Valley Growers

Avra Valley Growers Veteran owned, family operated. Farming for Therapy. We grow chemical free produce, provide custom We deliver our products on the day of harvest.

We provide fresh and healthy food for our community, family, and friends.

Given the fact it's 107°f at 11am, I would say the caterpillar tunnels from equipped with overhead irrigation and 30% s...
06/12/2022

Given the fact it's 107°f at 11am, I would say the caterpillar tunnels from equipped with overhead irrigation and 30% shade is the one of the main reasons our crops are surviving.

Soil health is another reason the crops are surviving. Our heavy clay soil holds and absorbs water and nutrients. This has increased over time by properly managing the soil.

The big question is will we be able to continue with increasing water costs, and the very great possiblity that we might not have water for crops after this year?

Calling all growers 🤙 We are getting back to basics to bring you an educational and fun workshop complete with raffle pr...
06/08/2022

Calling all growers 🤙 We are getting back to basics to bring you an educational and fun workshop complete with raffle prizes and in-store discounts!

So if you're a new grower or just want to learn something new, this one is for you. 

We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, June 22nd 5-6:30pm
Tucson

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Soil test results are in. Pretty standard for what we have seen in Arizona. Low boron is common as in this case. Now we ...
05/02/2022

Soil test results are in. Pretty standard for what we have seen in Arizona. Low boron is common as in this case. Now we just make the adjustments based on the recommendations.

This shows the value of the test. We would have spent a lot of time and money to spread compost or amendments over this area when it doesn't need it.

Got to hang out with one of the best in the industry today. VAEAP in the Southwest] setup the tour for our participant...
04/28/2022

Got to hang out with one of the best in the industry today.
VAEAP in the Southwest] setup the tour for our participants.

If your a veteran looking to get into agriculture check out the VAEAP in the Southwest] program.


Soil testing is key to successful growing. We do one a year to make sure our soil is on track. The process is simple, di...
04/26/2022

Soil testing is key to successful growing. We do one a year to make sure our soil is on track.

The process is simple, dig a hole 4-6" deep and collect some of the soil at the bottom of the hole. Do as many holes as necessary to get an accurate picture of the soil. Mix all the samples and put the required amount in a bag. Check with lab for amount needed. Our lab usually wants 4 cups minimum.

Then just label the samples and fill out the chain of custody. Drop at the lab or send through the mail.

The cost of the test is minimal with a good lab. Knowing exactly what the soil needs before the crops are planted saves money on amendments. I wouldn't grow without one.

Bright lights chard! The smaller stalks are amazingly tender. I like to snap them off and eat them fresh.
04/25/2022

Bright lights chard! The smaller stalks are amazingly tender. I like to snap them off and eat them fresh.

04/24/2022

Making it rain the desert! Love the sound of the overhead irrigation hitting the plastic. The plants love it and it's a great spot to cool down after pulling weeds.

I did the tomatoes in a Florida weave trellis this year. I like using this method because it's easy to assemble and disa...
04/19/2022

I did the tomatoes in a Florida weave trellis this year. I like using this method because it's easy to assemble and disassemble. It's a little easier on the plants because the strings don't wrap around the stems. Also works great for peppers and eggplants.

Flame weeding the finished beds. working the burner!
04/19/2022

Flame weeding the finished beds. working the burner!

Breaking ground in our caterpillar tunnel with the rotary plow.
04/19/2022

Breaking ground in our caterpillar tunnel with the rotary plow.

Potting up. Plant starts coming soon! First up is chard, lettuce mix, red russian kale, broccoli, red acre cabbage, and ...
02/17/2022

Potting up. Plant starts coming soon! First up is chard, lettuce mix, red russian kale, broccoli, red acre cabbage, and cauliflower.

Cold morning in the Valley!
02/03/2022

Cold morning in the Valley!


Address

Marana, AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15203899291

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We provide fresh and healthy food for our community, family, and friends. We deliver our products on the day of harvest. We provide farm consulting and custom farm services. We are a licensed h**p producer and processor.