Ferrozite™
Utah's Natural Iron-Rich Red Soil
A MULTIVITAMIN FOR YOUR SOIL!
Ferrozite™ is a naturally occurring, iron-rich red soil from Sevier County, Utah. Its distinctive mineral composition and fine soil texture make it a valuable option for lawns, gardens, landscaping, and soil improvement.
Naturally Utah. Naturally Ferrozite™.
What Is Ferrozite™?
Ferrozite™ is a naturally occurring, iron-rich red soil found in Sevier County, Utah. Its distinctive red color comes from naturally occurring iron minerals, while its fine-textured soil provides a foundation for lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
Used in soil preparation and landscape projects, Ferrozite offers a locally sourced option for homeowners, landscapers, and agricultural applications.
Why Choose Ferrozite™?
Naturally Iron-Rich
Ferrozite™ contains naturally occurring iron-bearing minerals that contribute to its distinctive red color and mineral composition.
Locally Sourced in Utah
Sourced from Sevier County, Ferrozite™ is a distinctive red soil with a local history rooted in Utah agriculture.
Versatile Landscape Applications
Ferrozite™ can be incorporated into soil preparation for lawns, gardens, sod installation, and landscape projects.
Where Can You Use Ferrozite™?
1. Lawns & Turfgrass
Ferrozite™ can be used in preparing soil for new lawns and turfgrass installations. Its fine-textured red soil provides a mineral-rich foundation for establishing grass when properly prepared and managed.
2. Gardens & Planting Beds
Ferrozite™ can be incorporated into garden and planting-bed soil preparation. Evaluate drainage, organic matter, and nutrient needs to determine an appropriate soil blend for the plants being grown.
3. Sod Installation
Ferrozite™ is used in sod production and can be part of soil preparation for new sod installations. Proper grading, soil contact, irrigation, and drainage remain essential for successful establishment.
4. Landscaping & Soil Improvement
Ferrozite™ offers a locally sourced red soil option for landscape projects. Its suitability depends on the existing soil, intended plants, drainage conditions, and project requirements.
Benefits
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High Iron Content*
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Loamy Sand*
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Steady Release of Iron
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Almost perfect Cal:Mag Ratio*
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Near Weed Seed Free
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Mountain Soil
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Screened
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Easy to Spread
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Easy to Mix
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Iron will be Released for Years
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Makes Plants Healthy, Dark Green
Nutrient Release Through Combining Soil Types
How Ferrozite™, Other Soil Types, Wood Compost, and Organic Matter Work Together
Healthy soil is more than dirt. It is a living system where minerals, organic matter, moisture, and microorganisms work together to support plant growth.
Ferrozite™ provides a naturally occurring, iron-bearing mineral foundation. When combined with other soils, wood compost and nutrient-rich organic amendments, it can become part of a soil blend designed to support healthy root development and long-term soil improvement.
1. Ferrozite™ — The Mineral Foundation
Ferrozite contains naturally occurring iron-bearing minerals responsible for its distinctive red color. These minerals can remain in the soil for many years, gradually undergoing natural weathering and chemical breakdown.
2. Wood Compost — Organic Matter and Soil Structure
Properly composted wood adds organic matter that can improve soil structure, moisture retention, and the environment for beneficial microorganisms. Its effects depend on compost maturity and the amount incorporated.
3. Nutrient-Rich Compost — Supporting Soil Biology
Well-composted manure and other nutrient-rich organic materials can supply nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and additional nutrients. Beneficial microorganisms help break down organic compounds through a process called mineralization, releasing nutrients into forms plants can use.
The Benefits of Combining Soil Materials
When properly blended for the intended application, these materials can help:
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Improve soil structure and water retention.
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Support beneficial microbial activity.
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Increase organic matter and nutrient-holding capacity.
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Promote gradual nutrient cycling.
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Provide a mineral foundation for lawns, gardens, and landscaping.
A Long-Term Foundation for Healthy Soil
For more than 40 years, our sod-growing experience has demonstrated the value of Ferrozite as a foundation for turfgrass production and soil enhancement.
The iron-bearing minerals that give Ferrozite its natural red color are a lasting part of the soil. Their contribution to plant nutrition depends on soil conditions, including pH, moisture, and biological activity.
Ferrozite™ — A Multivitamin for Your Soil!
Ferrozite™ is more than distinctive red soil. An independent laboratory analysis conducted in 2022 documents its soil chemistry, including extractable iron, calcium, magnesium, pH, and other important soil properties.
Explore the actual laboratory measurements and view the original report to learn more about Ferrozite's natural mineral composition.
Backed by Laboratory Soil Testing
Discover the Science Behind Ferrozite™
What makes Ferrozite soil naturally red?
Ferrozite™ contains naturally occurring iron-bearing minerals that contribute to its distinctive red appearance.
Learn how iron oxides form, how minerals change through natural weathering, and how soil chemistry, organic matter, and microorganisms influence nutrient availability.
Explore the science behind Ferrozite and discover how more than 40 years of commercial sod production complements our laboratory soil analysis.
Ferrozite™ for Sod & Lawns
Great lawns begin with the soil beneath them.
For more than 40 years, our sod-growing operations have used Ferrozite's distinctive red soil to produce quality turf for Utah landscapes.
Discover how proper soil preparation, drainage, moisture management, and organic matter support healthy root development and successful sod establishment.
Learn how Ferrozite fits into the process of preparing soil for new lawns.
Ferrozite™ vs. Ordinary Topsoil — What's the Difference?
Not all topsoil is the same!
Ferrozite™ is a naturally occurring Utah red soil with distinctive iron-bearing minerals, documented laboratory characteristics, and more than 40 years of commercial sod-growing experience.
But how does it compare with conventional topsoil?
Discover the differences in mineral composition, soil pH, organic matter, and practical landscaping applications to help you choose the right soil for your project.