Welcome to NuBiomes: NOVA’s Premier Soil Microbial Activity Analysis Lab
At NuBiomes, we specialize in testing soil, compost, bioteas, and extracts for farmers, gardeners, agricultural professionals, and anyone curious about the world beneath their feet.
Our soil microbial analysis provides a detailed and reliable assessment of key microbial groups, including actinobacteria, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and protozoa. These microorganisms are vital indicators of soil health, offering insights into nutrient cycling, plant health, and ecosystem resilience.
By understanding the microbial balance in your soil, you can uncover critical details that help optimize soil remediation, improve productivity, and foster sustainable stewardship.
We also provide guidance on sample collection and shipping to ensure accurate results. Soils, composts, and liquids each have specific protocols, and timely shipping—within 24-48 hours of sampling—is essential to preserve microbial activity. Our expertise ensures every step, from collection to analysis, is handled with precision.
Discover the power of soil biology with NuBiomes—helping you cultivate healthier, more productive ecosystems from the ground up.
schedule
Soil is alive, and timing is everything when it comes to collecting, shipping, and sampling to ensure accurate results.
sample
Soils, composts, and liquid samples each require specific protocols to ensure accurate and reliable analysis.
prepare
Comprehensive information leads to actionable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions for soil health and productivity.
ship
Samples should be shipped within 24-48 hours of collection to preserve their integrity and ensure accurate results.
Soil Food Web
What can one gram of soil reveal?
My learnings from Dr. Elaine Ingham and the Soil Food Web Courses.
The soil food web—a thriving community of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, and microarthropods—is responsible for this miraculous transformation. These microbes work together to convert non-living elements like potassium, magnesium, and boron into plant-available nutrients, laying the foundation for plant growth—from backyard gardens to towering forests.
This network functions as nature’s “poop loop,” cycling nutrients through processes that:
- Decompose organic matter, breaking it down into simpler compounds.
- Combine with minerals in sand, silt, and clay to create sugars and essential nutrients.
- Store and release nutrients, ensuring plants have what they need to thrive.
A healthy, balanced soil food web doesn’t just support plants—it sustains ecosystems by recycling nutrients and promoting sustainable growth for generations to come.
Our blog
A Beginner's Guide to Using NPK Sensors for Soil and Compost Testing
Food Forests in Small Spaces Fast
BeForest Coorg
Composting Experiments
Creating microclimates
