We analyze soils and compost samples to (a) control conditions for cultivation, (b) increase production, (c) detect pollutants, and (d) protect the environment. Similar assays are carried out also on leaves and plant tissues.

Routine tests in soils (destined for cultivation) include:

• Humidity
• pH
• Conductivity
• Organic matter
• Mechanical content
• Nitrogen (ammonium, nitrate)
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Sulfur
• Borium
• Iron
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Nickel
• Copper
• Cobalt
• Selenium
• Sulfates, carbonates, chlorides
• Ash
• Microbiological parameters as appropriate

Routine analyses in contaminated soils include:

• Total phenols
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Heavy metals (Cr, As, Cd, Ni, Pb)
• Pesticide residues