All available biological tests can be performed on soil, composts, extracts or teas. Samples can be dropped off in person in Hixson, TN or mailed second day shipping. Aerated tea samples can only be dropped off in person to ensure quality of test. Contact us for collection protocols and shipping details.

Tests are performed by professionally trained lab technicians at the microscope. No tests are performed on automated machines. Our tests provide an evaluation of biological microscopic life and do not cover chemical analysis such as NPK, Calcium, Lime etc. If you are interested chemical analysis please contact us for additional details and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Microorganism Health Check - $65/Sample

Curious what microorganisms are in your soil? Want to know which ones you have, what they are doing and if you have the right balance for a fully functional soil food web?

The Microorganism Health Check provides a comparative soil health score from 1 - 3 (lacking, needs improvement, or excellent) for each of the following categories of microorganisms:

•Fungi

•Bacteria

•Nematodes

•Protozoa

•Pathogenic Organisms

Additionally you will receive a brief conclusion as to the overall health of the soil food web in your sample.

Biological Soil Analysis - $110/Sample

Biological soil analysis includes a comprehensive quantification of primary soil food web microorganisms. You will receive a full report of the following:

Actinobacteria (µg/g)

Bacteria (µg/g)- including observations of aerobic, anaerobic or pathogenic bacteria

Fungi (µg/g)

Disease causing fungi (µg/g),

Flagellates (#/g)

Amoebae (#/g)

Bacterial Feeding Nematodes (#/g)

Fungal Feeding Nematodes (#/g)

Predatory Nematodes (#/g)

Root Feeding Nematodes (#/g)

Pathogenic Organisms (presence positive or negative)

Fungal to Bacteria Ratio

In addition to the above you will receive reference numbers for suggested levels of each organisms based on the plant / crop type desired. Each full analysis comes with a 20 minute consultation call to answer any follow up questions.