Plant testing

Comprehensive plant testing services

EAL offers comprehensive plant testing at Full Analytical Services Pricelist 2024 (pdf) for home, recreational and agricultural applications. Nutrient deficiencies and fertiliser requirements are assessed through routine analysis of agricultural soils, plants and soil additives for chemical and physical parameters. Metals and other contaminant testing is also available.

Agricultural soils and plant tissues are analysed and reported on a twice weekly basis with reference to desirable levels for real time management of farming systems.

Adhering to standard sample collection and submission (pdf) ensures the highest level of accuracy. These procedures are listed in the plant and leaf sampling guide and are targeted at a variety of sample types.

Alternatively, EAL can provide qualified staff to undertake on-site sampling at a base rate of $110 excl. GST. Please contact EAL for more information. For further information about agricultural methods, quoting and reports, please contact the Agricultural Co-ordinator, Kris Saville.

An example plant analysis report (pdf) is provided from a comprehensive chemical analysis of plant tissue (leaf, fruit, roots, bark, sap, etc.) Washing is available to remove foliar sprays and liquid fertilisers (SS-PREP-09). Popular testing suites include:

total acid extractable macro and micronutrients (P, K, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, B, Si, Co, and Mo) with total C, N and S testing (PA-PACK-01)
nitrate and ammonium levels (PA-PACK-005).