Includes quantification of active beneficial bacteria, actinobacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes, as well as pathogenic oomycetes and root-feeding nematodes.

The assessment is performed using a brightfield microscopy shadowing method following a protocol developed by Dr. Elaine Ingham.

Example of the Microbiological Assessment Report

For the most accurate results, we strive to perform the assessment as soon as the samples reach our lab. Therefore, please, contact the lab before shipping the samples to ensure the lab availability.

Please, review the Sampling Protocol for collecting and shipping the samples.

Quantification of active nematodes in the sample by their functional group: bacterial-feeding, fungal-feeding, predatory, and root-feeding nematodes (number per gram of sample material) (without species identification)

Notes on qualitative observations of other functional groups: bacteria, fungi, protozoa (without quantification).

Example of the Nematode Scan and Qualitative Assessment Report

For the most accurate results, we strive to perform the assessment as soon as the samples reach our lab. Therefore, please, contactthe lab before shipping the samples to ensure the lab availability.

Please, review the Sampling Protocol for collecting and shipping the samples.

For an online consultation, you will need your microscope with a camera connected to your computer.

Please, contact us to arrange the consultation.

Our compost is different - it is not just empty organic matter, but a carrier of beneficial microorganisms that will improve your soil’s structure, water holding capacity, nutrient cycling and disease suppression ability.

Each batch is tested for minimum biological requirements for BioComplete(TM) soil amendments.

Please, contact us for a local pick-up.

Please, contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote.

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