A soil test is the analysis of a soil sample to determine the mineral and nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as the pH level. A soil test determines the fertility or the expected growth potential of the soil which indicates nutrient deficiencies. Soils are tested for pH Level, Organic Matter and the primary nutrients Phosphorus (P), Potassium …
Soil Microbiology is the study of the microorganisms in the soil. What are their functions, and how do they affect the soil properties? The Different Types of Soil Microbes? There are five different types of soil microbes: bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, protozoa and nematodes. Each of these microbe types has a different job to boost …
A Soil Biology report is qualitative assessment of your soil sample provides an indication of the microbiology living in your soil. Our reports provide the levels of microorganisms observed as well as photographs from the sample viewed under the microscope Quantitative assessments report the numbers of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes present allowing recommendations for specific remedial actions to be made. Soil Microbiology
The Brix Meter – Refractometer was developed b In the early 1800s, Karl Balling, followed by Adolf Brix, and finally the Normal-Commissions under Fritz Plato To found out what the brix reading is of any produce. A simple tool is used called a refractometer. A refractometer is a laboratory or field device for the measurement …
The degree Brix to show level of nutrient in produce Read More »
Brix Chart – Refractive Index of Fruit and Vegetables Juices – Calibrated in % Sucrose or Brix. Brix Reading is done by using a Refractometer. The higher the reading the higher the nutrient level is. To achieve Nutrient Dense Foods the grower need to test their produce and strive for the highest reading. Ths can …
California Hub leader and educator Spencer Smith discusses the correlations between soil and gut microbiome health in the latest issue of Acres U.S.A. Read More…
A Soil Test determines what minerals are presently in the soil If you would like to have a mineral soil test. It’s one of our standard service we offer -> Click here to find out more…
Well it turns out that Humus is not hummus. Hummus you eat and Humus is absolutely essential to the health of the planet. Lets listen to Graeme Sait (NTS) tell us more. By the way Graeme has spend the last 25 years educating farmers on the importance of growing nutrient dense foods by remineralising the …
Steve Solomon author of x gardening books and passionate life time vegetable grower. Listen to a short interview on why growing your own food is so important. Steve also looks after the Soil and Health Library where you can find online books on the subject of soils and health. I highly recommend you pay the …