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Soil Testing

Soil testing and analysis are most commonly done to determine the concentration of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as to understand the composition and characteristics, like pH or acidity of the soil. These tests can help determine...

by | Jan 21, 2023

Soil testing and anagardeninglysis are most commonly done to determine the concentration of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as to understand the composition and characteristics, like pH or acidity of the soil. These tests can help determine deficiencies as well as growth potential.

Composite soil samples should be representative of the area needing testing, meaning they should have relatively the same color, texture, slope, etc. 10-20 samples per 40 acres are necessary to get accurate results. Sampling in the fall can provide the best results as this is when pH and nutrient levels are at their lowest. However, sampling should be done about the same time every year to accurately track changes. Testing should ensue every year for up to 4 years until quality results are established. Results from soil testing provide recommendations for fertilizers or other means to improve the quality of the soil.

Contract Laboratory has helped many companies acquire soil testing, such as:

  • Middle East Proficiency Laboratory needed for ACi, ASTM construction materials proficiency testing for soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen, water
  • Environmental laboratory needed for US EPA Liquid release testing by US-EPA 9096 needed for 2-4 samples with the consistency of soil
  • Large corporations need Environmental laboratories for fungicide efficacy field trials:in-furrow and/or soil-drench fungicide applications targeting soilborne plant pathogens
  • Oak Plantation needs an environmental laboratory for soil and tissue testing to identify transplant stress, blight, or Chlorosis
  • Bioanalytical Laboratory needed for Quantitative PCR analysis for Colletotrichum acutatum in soil and plant tissue samples from strawberry fields
  • Environmental laboratory needed for insecticide residual analysis on soil, water, and cabbage leaves. Please provide the price/quotation and duration of the analysis
  • University researcher needs an environmental laboratory for soil analysis and water microbial analysis 1) soil physical particle size distribution test chemical, total carbon, minerals testing microbiological total fungal, bacterial and earthworm analysis 2) water microbiological analysis total fungal, bacterial and coliform determination
  • And more!

If your organization requires a laboratory to perform soil or aggregate testing or analysis, Contact Us for more information, or Submit an Online Test Request.

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