Soil Tests

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    Soil Audit is the most comprehensive package of tests on offer.  If you want all the available information at a package price, Soil Audit is for you.

    Comes with a Soil & VAM Sampling Kit that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.  Don't want a sampling kit?  See our Sampling Instructions for how to sample, pack and send your samples to the lab.

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    Soil Audit is the most comprehensive package of tests on offer.  If you want all the available information at a package price, Soil Audit is for you.

    Soil Audit (Perennials) is specifically designed for samples where perennial plants are currently being grown.  If annual plants are currently being grown opt for Soil Audit (Annuals).  If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Audit (Perennials) for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Audit (Perennials).

    Comes with a Soil & VAM Sampling Kit that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.  Don't want a sampling kit?  See our Sampling Instructions for how to sample, pack and send your samples to the lab.

  • Sale!
    Soil Audit is the most comprehensive package of tests on offer.  If you want all the available information at a package price, Soil Audit is for you. Soil Audit Forecasta is specifically designed for soils where plants are not currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant).  If plants are currently being grown opt for the non-Forecasta versions of Soil Audit.  If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Audit Forecasta for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Audit Forecasta. Comes with a Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids that has everything that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.
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    Soil Professional covers the three main components of soil that professionals need to make well-rounded decisions about its health and management - biology, nutrients and structure.  If you need professional-grade information at a value-for-money price, Soil Professional is for you. If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Professional for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Professional.  If plants are not currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant) opt for the Forecasta versions of Soil Professional. Comes with a Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.
  • Sale!
    Soil Professional covers the three main components of soil that professionals need to make well-rounded decisions about its health and management - biology, nutrients and structure. If you need professional-grade information at a value-for-money price, Soil Professional is for you.

    Soil Professional Forecasta is specifically designed for samples where no plants are currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant).  If plants are currently growing opt for the non-Forecasta versions of Soil Professional.  If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Professional Forecasta for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Professional Forecasta.

    Comes with a Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.
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    Soil Essentials is an economy package that gives information on the biomasses of key microbial groups and their overall potential activity.  If you want a package that covers the essentials at a budget price, Soil Essentials is for you. If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Essentials for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Essentials.  If plants are not currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant) opt for the Forecasta versions of Soil Essentials. Comes with a Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.
  • Sale!
    Soil Essentials is an economy package that gives information on the biomasses of key microbial groups and their overall potential activity.  If you want a package that covers the essentials at a budget price, Soil Essentials is for you. Soil Essentials Forecasta is specifically designed for soils where no plants are currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant).  If plants are currently being grown opt for the non-Forecasta versions of Soil Essentials.  If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Soil Essentials Forecasta for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Soil Essentials Forecasta. Comes with a Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids that includes everything you need to take your samples the right way and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.
  • Microbe Activity Wise measures the potential microbial activity in your soil.  In general, higher activity is linked to better soil health because of the wide variety of important soil processes performed by beneficial microbes.

  • Microbe Wise for Soil Pro measures the living biomass of key microbial groups important for soil health and productivity, directly from your sample.  Results are presented in a way that allows you to easily assess the microbial health of your soil in detail and indicates what that means in practice.  If plants are not currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant) opt for the Forecasta versions of Microbe Wise for Soil.

  • Microbe Wise for Soil Forecasta measures the living biomass of key microbial groups important for soil health and productivity directly from your sample.  Results are presented in a way that allows you to easily assess the microbial health of your soil in detail and indicates what that means in practice.

    Microbe Wise for Soil Forecasta is specifically designed for soils where plants are not currently being grown (e.g., pre-plant).  If plants are currently being grown opt for the non-Forecasta versions of Microbe Wise for Soil.  If your samples are from high organic matter (HOM) (>5% OM / >3% TOC) or pasture soils you need Microbe Wise for Soil Forecasta for HOM/Pasture Soils.  If you aren't certain of the level of Organic Matter in your soil opt for the HOM/Pasture Soils version of Microbe Wise for Soil Forecasta.
  • N Wise

    $299.00

    N Wise measures the effect of soil microbes on the nitrogen levels in your soil. It uses hybrid microbiology-nutrient test technology to give you the full picture of all the nitrogen pools in your soil and shows the rate at which that nitrogen is likely to be available to plants under your field conditions.  A must-have test for those serious about soil management, N Wise gives you the confidence to make better informed decisions about soil nitrogen.

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  • P Wise

    $299.00

    P Wise measures the effect of soil microbes on the phosphorus levels in your soil. It uses hybrid microbiology-nutrient test technology to give you the full picture of the major phosphorus pools in your soil and shows the rate at which that phosphorus is likely to be available to plants under your field conditions.  A must-have test for those serious about soil management, P Wise gives you the confidence to make better informed decisions about soil phosphorus.

  • C Wise

    $299.00

    C Wise helps you to manage the key soil factors responsible for building soil carbon.  A must-have test for those serious about soil management, C Wise gives you the confidence to make better informed decisions about soil carbon, building humus and sequestering carbon.

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  • VAM Wise for Plants measures the percentage of plant root length colonised by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (commonly known as VAM).  VAM Wise for Plants is an ideal way to assess the contributions VAM are making to your plants and soil.

    VAM Wise for Plants (Annuals) is specifically designed for root samples from annual plants that are hosts to VAM.  If perennial plants are currently being grown opt for VAM Wise for Plants (Perennials).

  • VAM Wise for Plants measures the percentage of plant root length colonised by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (commonly known as VAM).  VAM Wise for Plants is an ideal way to assess the contributions VAM are making to your plants and soil.

    VAM Wise for Plants (Perennials) is specifically designed for root samples from perennial plants that are hosts to VAM.  If annual plants are currently being grown opt for VAM Wise for Plants (Annuals).
  • VAM Wise for Soil measures the number of spores of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (commonly known as VAM) in your soil.  VAM Wise for Soil is an ideal way to assess the contributions VAM could make to your plants and soil.

  • Structure Wise measures the amount of glomalin in your soil produced by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (VAM).  Structure Wise is a convenient indication of one of the main components of a healthy soil – structure, and provides useful indications of resistant soil carbon sequestered as glomalin and the historical prevalence of VAM in your soil.

    Want a sampling kit?  Our Sampling Kit - Soils and Solids has everything you need to take your samples for Microbe Wise for Soil easily and correctly and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab.  Don't want a sampling kit?  See our Sampling Instructions for how to sample, pack and send your samples to the lab.

  • Nem Wise

    $299.00

    Nem Wise measures the numbers of different types of nematodes in your sample.   If you’re serious about managing nematode problems, Nem Wise is for you.

  • Humus Wise

    $299.00

    Humus Wise measures the amounts of humic and fulvic acids in your sample.

  • Worm Wise

    $199.00

    Worm Wise measures the number of earthworm cocoons per gram of sample material.  If you're serious about managing worms in your soil or compost, Worm Wise is for you!

  • Count Wise reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of bacteria and fungi, plus the bacteria to fungi ratio.  Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.

  • Count Wise Anaerobes reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of anaerobic microbes, including facultative and 'EM'.  Ideal for use with Count Wise / Pro.  Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.

  • Count Wise Pro reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of bacteria, fungi, Actinomycetes, Bacillus, Trichoderma, plus the bacteria to fungi CFU ratio and diversity.  Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.

  • ID Wise

    $299.00

    ID Wise identifies virtually any microorganism by DNA sequencing or other molecular techniques.  Suits individual species and strains.  Includes identification of one morphology.

  • Next Gen Sequencing - Bacteria identifies virtually all bacteria present in a sample.  Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.

  • Next Gen Sequencing - Fungi identifies virtually all fungi present in a sample.  Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.

  • Next Gen Sequencing - Total (Bacteria + Fungi) identifies virtually all bacteria and fungi present in a sample.  Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.

  • E coli

    $99.00
    Measures the level of E coli (Escherichia coli) in your sample.
  • Measures the level of Thermotolerant Coliforms (a.k.a. Faecal Coliforms) in your sample.
  • Measures the level of Salmonella (Salmonella spp.) in your sample.
  • Puts your samples at the head of the analysis queue
  • Microbe Activity Wise Pro measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by microbes in your soil over 3 days to calculate potential microbial activity, soil basal respiration (SBR), soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC), potentially mineralisable nitrogen (PMN) and potentially mineralisable phosphorus (PMP).  In general, higher activity is linked to better soil health and nutrient availability because of the important roles microbes play in nutrient cycling and other important soil processes.

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