🔬 Introduction to Soil Microbial Analysis
Soil is not just dirt—it’s a living system. Our soil microbial analysis measures bacterial and fungal biomass, along with the number of protozoa and nematodes per gram of soil, to uncover the biological balance within your soil. These metrics help us identify whether your soil is supporting—or suppressing—the plants you aim to grow.
We offer the following set of tests:
- A Comprehensive Analysis
- Individual tests: Bacterial Study, Protozoan Study, Fungi & Filamentous Organisms, & Nematode Study
The tests are not just about growing plants—it is about growing soil that can sustain itself for seasons and years to come.
🧪 COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
A complete microbial profile that quantifies bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, and filamentous organisms. Ideal for establishing a baseline or refining your growing strategy.
Use this to:
âś” Establish a baseline for soil, compost, or new growing systems
âś” Optimize soil inputs for fertility and resilience
âś” Track improvements across seasons
âś” Detect disease risks (e.g. root-feeding nematodes, anaerobic trends)
âś” Guide planting plans for vegetables, grasses, shrubs, and trees
This test is the best starting point if you’re new to biological soil testing—or planning long-term improvement.
🦠BACTERIAL STUDY
This test quantifies total bacterial biomass per gram of soil and identifies morphology types—rod, cocci, chains, etc.—to evaluate richness and soil respiration potential.
You’ll learn:
âś” Is your soil aerobic or drifting anaerobic?
âś” Are there early signs of microbial imbalance?
âś” How good is your compost or amendment?
Perfect for composters, new garden beds, or anyone unsure about their soil’s starting condition.
🧬 PROTOZOAN SOIL MATURITY
We identify and count key predators—flagellates, amoebae, ciliates—that regulate bacterial populations and release plant-available nutrients.
Use this for:
âś” Mid-season health check during active growth
âś” Judging maturity of compost/soil
âś” Deciding if you need bioteas, protozoan infusions, or foliar sprays
If you want dynamic microbial action, this test tells you if the engine is running.
🍄 FUNGI & FILAMENTOUS ORGANISMS
Measures beneficial fungi and potential threats like oomycetes and excess actinobacteria. Balancing these organisms is key to long-term structure, disease resistance, and fungal succession.
Key benefits:
âś” Evaluate compost maturity
âś” Identify fungal dominance for woody crops
âś” Detect early-stage soil pathogens
âś” Assess inputs like compost teas and leaf litter
Use this test if you’re growing fruiting vegetables, trees, or rebuilding depleted soil.
🪱 NEMATODE DISEASE ID
This test analyzes nematode presence and type: bacterial-feeders, fungal-feeders, predators, or harmful root-feeders.
Why it matters:
âś” Detect early root disease pressure
âś” Intervene before planting sensitive crops (tomato, squash, okra, etc.)
✔ Evaluate soil’s ability to self-regulate through the food web
Especially useful for farmers, orchardists, and beekeepers looking to prevent crop stress.
👉 Want to keep costs low?
Many clients start with 1–2 tests and scale up. We’re happy to help you select the best combination. Reach out for custom test packages or sampling instructions.