Advanced Soil Testing and Interpretation in Australia

Beyond pH: Full Soil Analysis A basic pH test tells you one important piece of information. A comprehensive soil analysis from an accredited laboratory tells you pH, available phosphorus, available potassium, exchangeable calcium, magnesium and sodium, organic matter percentage, electrical conductivity (salinity), and sometimes particle size (texture). Together, this data provides a complete picture of soil fertility and the specific amendments needed. For Australian gardeners, conducting a fu…