Cropping Soil Test

$117

Excludes GST

Our ultimate test for arable and horticulture crops. It covers all the essentials from our Pasture Soil Test, plus nitrogen. Perfect for managing nitrogen, switching from pasture to crops, or planning crop rotations. 

When to test: Autumn - Spring. Every two or three years. Generally 7.5cm depth.

Measures: pH, Olsen P, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Bulk Density, CEC, Base Saturation + SO4-S + Organic S + Anaerobic Mineralisable Nitrogen (AMN)

For each Cropping 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.  

Purchase one Test for each paddock/area you want test. 

Horticulture Arable
 
 
 
$117.00

WHAT'LL THIS TEST MEASURE?

What happens after I order my test?

Test before planting in arable fields or establishing new pastures and/or crops, prior to adding any fertilisers.

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.

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