Soil Test

Complete - Super - Sugar

Soil analysis is the foundation by which all our agronomic advice is derived. When combined with a range of analysis such as quick soil, water and SAP, it provides a complete picture of your crops nutrients – those locked up, those in reserve and those in circulation.

S1	COMPLETE soil: pH*(4A1),EC*(3A1), NO3-N*(7B1) , BSES P*(9G1), Colwell P*(9B1) K*,Ca*, Mg*, Na* (15D3) DTPA Zn*, Cu*, Mn*, Fe*(12A1) B, Cl*(5A1) S(10B1), OC%*(6A1), CEC, ESP, % base saturation, Ca:Mg, K:Mg ratio
S2	SUPER soil: S1 + NH4-N*(7C2), BSES Si*(13D1), Al*(15G1), H, PBI*(9i2c), PERI
S3	SUGAR soil: pH*(4A1),EC*(3A1), BSES P*(9G1),Colwell P*(9B1), PBI*(9i2c), K(Nitric), K*,Ca*,Mg*,Na* (15D3) DTPA Zn*,Cu*,Mn*,Fe*(12A1) S(10B1), OC%*(6A1) BSES Si*(13D1), Si (CaCL2), PERI
S10	Reef Wise: OC (6A1), Colwell P*(9B1), BSES-P (9G1), PBI (9i2c), PERI (compliant with 2010 Qld. gov. reefcare legislation)
S11	Reefwise Plus: S10 + pH (4A1), EC (3A1), K, Ca, Mg, Na (15D3) S (10B1) BSES Si (13D1)

AGPRO SOIL ANALYSIS: COMPLETE - SUPER - SUGAR

Bio Soil: Soil Biology and Microbial Activity

S4	BIO Soil: S1 + Active Lactic Acid, Bacteria, Fungi, Yeast, Actinomycetes & Photosynthetic Bacteria
S5	Garden Soil: pH*, EC*(3A1), K*,Ca*, Mg*, Na* CEC, ESP, % base saturation, Ca:Mg, K:Mg ratios

This test is for the true soil scientist wishing to analyse soil biology and chemistry. Our analysis focuses on the “Active” components of the populations for each of five key biological indicator groups: Fungi / Yeasts / Lactic acid bacteria / Photosynthetic bacteria / Actinomycetes.

The results from this analysis are interpreted relative to the specific soil conditions identified in your Analysis Request Form (ARF), so that recommendations relate to the individual needs of the crop and its growing conditions.

The Hortus Bio Soil service is designed to analyse the microbiology present in soil samples and to develop appropriate responses to achieve desired levels and balances of soil microbiology to enable you to better manage and maintain a balanced and healthy soil.

BIO SOIL

The original QuickSoil analysis developed in Australia and owned by Hortus Technical Services. Anything else is a compromise. Accurately monitoring your crops root zone is critical throughout your crops growth cycle.

S6	QUICK Soil / QUICK mix: pH, EC, NO3-N, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl (Liquid extraction of nutrients in solution for use during crop growth only)
S7	QUICK N: NH4-N (Ammonium N )

What is a QuickSoil Test?
QuickSoil nutrient tests were developed to enable the fast assessment of the readily available nutrients in the active root zone of a plant. Unlike conventional soil tests, the QuickSoil test is a monitoring tool, which is designed to examine immediate plant available nutrients only. The tests can be turned around to the client within 36 hours of arriving at the laboratory.

QUICK SOIL ANALYSIS

Potting Mix Analysis

Chemical - Physical - Quick

S8	Potting Mix - physical: NDI, AFP, Wettability, Bulk Density, WHC
S9	Potting Mix - chemical: pH, EC, NH4, NO3-N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, S, Cu, Zn, Mn ,Fe, Cl, B
S6	QUICK Soil / QUICK mix: pH, EC, NO3-N, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl (Liquid extraction of nutrients in solution for use during crop growth only)

What is a Potting Mix Test?
The success, or otherwise, of plants grown in potting mixes can be dictated by the physical and chemical properties of the media. Physical properties include the amount of air and water the mix can hold, and how well the media can support the plant. The chemical properties refer to the nutrients - how well the media holds the nutrients or their availability to the plant. Standard physical and chemical analyses are commonly required on unfertilised potting mixes, to determine if the basic mix conforms to Australian Standards.

POTTING MIX ANALYSIS

Soil Sampling Procedures

Each sample should represent one major soil type. If the soil type changes within the block and you propose to fertilise those areas separately, then send separate samples from each area. If you do not propose to fertilise them separately, send only the major soil type.

The same argument applies for different varieties, if sampling is post-plant. If the variety changes within the block and you propose to fertilise the varieties separately, then send separate samples from each variety. If you do not propose to fertilise them separately, send only the major variety.

SOIL Sampling PROCEDURES

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