Leading in Soil Testing
Soil testing
We offer soil testing and sampling for farmland, horticultural plots, ornamental gardens, lawns, urban green spaces and sports fields. Our comprehensive analysis of soil samples determines fertilisation levels and detects the presence of harmful nematodes. Based on the analysis results, we provide fertilisation advice so that you can ensure that soil fertility is optimised. Tailored precisely to the desired crop. Important parameters that are determined include pH, organic matter, phosphate, potash and magnesium. We would be happy to tell you more about soil testing.
Soil testing at a glance
Ensures that the soil fertility is in order
Soil testing includes fertiliser recommendations
The best period for soil testing is from October to March
Pieter LucassenPerennial plant nursery MTS Lucassen
I’d never really looked into things like fertiliser. That was always Dad’s domain—he had a real instinct for it. I don’t. And with legal fertilisation limits coming into play, I had to come up with a new approach if I wanted to keep growing.
Soil testing and soil samples
When it comes to soil testing, the period from October to March is the best time to take a soil sample for advice on fertiliser use. Taking a good sample forms the start of the fertiliser testing or soil testing. Consequently, it is essential that this is carried out correctly. You can either have sample-taking carried out by a sample-taking agent or do it yourself.
Nitrogen and potassium testing
The growing season is the ideal time to assess whether the available levels of nitrogen and potassium in the soil are sufficient. That’s why we carry out targeted soil testing for you. Nitrogen is one of the most essential nutrients for plant development, playing a key role in crop growth and maintaining a green colour. In the soil, nitrogen occurs in the forms of ammonium and nitrate. To determine whether levels are adequate, we perform a mineral nitrogen (N-min) and potassium analysis on the sample.
Derogation en Phosfate differentiation
Under the terms of the derogation decree of the European Commission, a farm that meets the derogation conditions may apply more animal manure than specified in the Dutch Manure and Fertilisers Act. This requires, as a minimum, that the soil has samples taken and analysed for the phosphate state (‘P-status’ and/or ‘PAL’) and the nitrogen supply capacity.
In order to qualify for a higher level of phosphate use (phosphate differentiation), it is mandatory to have samples taken from a plot and analysed for phosphate content. If, after sampling a plot, the phosphate content of the soil is low or neutral, then more phosphate may be applied. It’s our pleasure to assist you with this.
Soil insight 2.0
The soil environment plays a major role in determining soil and plant health. Conventional chemical and physical analysis methods do not provide sufficient insight into the soil environment and the microbial processes that take place in the soil. Bodeminzicht 2.0. provides you with a complete chemical, physical, and biological analysis of the soil.
Accredited laboratory
We work according to a quality system that is based on NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard covering general requirements for the competence of laboratories. Normec Robalab is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) in accordance with this standard.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Soil testing provides insights into nutrient levels and harmful nematodes. This enables tailored fertilisation and helps improve soil fertility in line with crop needs and legal requirements.
We analyse pH, phosphate, potassium, magnesium, nitrogen, and organic matter. Nematode presence is also assessed, followed by a custom fertilisation recommendation.
The optimal period for standard soil testing is from October to March. For nitrogen and potassium monitoring during the growing season, sampling while crops are growing is ideal.