Basic Soil Test Value Pack
Basic Soil Test Value Pack
Basic Soil Test Value Pack

Basic Soil Test Value Pack

$204.00

Excluding GST

Get 4 Basic Soil Tests for the price of 3 - save 25%!  

A cost-effective option if you don't need to measure sulphur, looking at key nutrients and acidity. It offers a general snapshot of soil health to plan the right fertiliser or lime.  

When to test: Pre-planting for arable and before the establishment of new pastures and orchards. Generally 15cm depth.

Measures: pH, Olsen P, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Bulk Density, CEC, Base Saturation.

For each Basic Soil Test you add to your cart, you will receive 1 x ARL sample bag in your test kit, which is posted out to you containing all the information you need to get started with your DIY soil testing.  

$204.0

 

Benefits of Basic Soil Test Value Pack on the ground

  • Improved soil productivity across the farm: Comprehensive soil testing across a farm allows for a more tailored and targeted approach to nutrient management.

  • Better environment outcomes: by only applying nutrients based on where they are needed.

  • Cost savings: Keep total testing costs down while still maximising coverage of soil tests across your farm, and save on fertiliser costs by only applying what is needed.

What this bundle contains

This is a pack of 4 Basic Soil Tests for the price of 3. You can order as many packs as you need.

This product will be shipped direct to your address. Delivery time is estimated to be between 24 to 48 hours. Shipping is free!

We partner with ARL, one of the best soil testing labs in NZ with over 40 years of proven experience serving local farmers and growers. All tests are done to the highest standards, tailored to NZ conditions.

A Basic Soil test measures:

  • pH – measures the acidity or alkalinity of the soil which affects the availability of nutrients to plants.
  • Phosphorous (Olsen P) – assesses the availability of Phosphorous to plants, important for energy transfer n plants supporting plant growth and health.
  • Cations (Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium and Sodium) – measures the extractable amount of cations, key nutrients essential for plant growth.
  • Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) – the higher the CEC the greater the capacity of soil to store and retain cations (Ca, Mg, K, Na).
  • Base Saturation – provides a percentage saturation of the CEC for each of the cations and can be used to better understand and plan your fertiliser needs.
  • Volume weight – the density of a known volume of air-dried and ground soil - gives an indication of the soil’s physical character (e.g. sandy soils vs clay vs pumice vs peat, etc).

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