🌱 NuBiomes Soil Microbial Analysis
Virginia, Maryland, & DC
Welcome to NuBiomes! We believe that healthy soil is the foundation of everything—strong plants, resilient ecosystems, and human well-being. We specialize in soil testing and microbial analysis grounded in Dr Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web methodology. I’m Asha, a Certified Soil Food Web Lab Technician, and I use microscope-based techniques to assess soil health.
At NuBiomes, we take a practical approaches to soil health analysis, helping you achieve immediate results while building long-term gains across the board—financially, environmentally, and biologically. Our vision is to align your goals with nature’s rhythms, creating thriving soils that sustain life today and for generations to come.,
SOIL testing SERVICES
🧪 COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
A full spectrum analysis that quantifies key microbial groups—bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, and filamentous organisms—to provide a detailed assessment of soil health.
✔ Establish baseline parameters for soil, compost, or new growing systems
✔ Plan and manage soil inputs for optimized fertility
✔ Monitor long-term soil health trends
✔ Identify potential disease risks (e.g., root-feeding nematodes, anaerobic soil conditions)
✔ Support diverse plant growth, from vegetables to grasses and forests
Bacterial Study
Quantifies total bacterial biomass per gram of soil and classifies bacterial types based on morphology. Ideal for composters and early-stage diagnosis. You will learn if your Is soil aerobic or anaerobic? Early signs of disease or imbalance Quality and microbial richness of compost or amendments
Protozoan Snapshot
Evaluates the diversity and activity of protozoa (flagellates, amoebae, ciliates) to gauge microbial dynamics during active plant growth. Is a timely mid-season soil health check for microbial predators active? Do you need bio-teas, protozoan infusions, or foliar sprays?
fungi-filamentous organisms
Determines the presence of actinobacteria, oomycetes, and fungi, helping growers optimize inputs and identify potential disease risks. Best suited for vegetables, grasses, forests, and soil disease detection. Provides targeted intermediate soil health check, looks for combination of actinobacteria and fungi? Identifies age and maturity of compost, including remediation.
Nematodes Disease ID
ssesses presence and types of nematodes (bacterial-feeders, fungal-feeders, root-feeders, predators). Crucial for sensitive crops and preventing root diseases. Are beneficial or harmful nematodes present? Should you intervene before planting tomatoes, okra, squash, etc.? Should you step in to prevent fungal diseases or nematodes overtaking your field?
schedule
Soil is alive, and timing is everything when it comes to collecting, shipping, and sampling to ensure accurate results.
prepare
Comprehensive information leads to actionable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions for soil health and productivity.
sample
Soils, composts, and liquid samples each require specific protocols to ensure accurate and reliable analysis.
ship
Samples should be shipped within 24-48 hours of collection to preserve their integrity and ensure accurate results.
Our blogs
Predatory Nematode
Garden Mint Invasion
A Beginner's Guide to Using NPK Sensors for Soil and Compost Testing
Food Forests in Small Spaces
Milky Way at BeForest Coorg
My Composting Experiments
accreditations
Certified Soil Food Web Lab Tech
2024 –
Trained in microscope-based microbial soil analysis under the Soil Food Web School, focusing on fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and nematode identification for soil health optimization.
Learning For Action
Jan-Apr, 2022
Completed the “Climate Change: Learning for Action” program by Terra.do, focused on understanding ecological systems, climate risk, and actionable solutions. The program sharpened my systems-thinking approach to regenerative agriculture and soil health.
Organic Farming
Sep-Dec, 2023
Participated in Farmizen’s Organic Farming Bootcamp, a hands-on introduction to natural farming practices, composting, soil amendments, and farm ecosystem design. This experience grounded my lab work in practical, on-the-ground growing systems.