PLANT TESTING METHODS

  • Total Nitrogen/Carbon

    Soil, Plant, and Water Reference Methods for the Western Regions B – 2.20, 2013.

  • Minerals (P,K,Ca,Mg,Na,Al,B,Zn,Mn,Cu,Mo,S,Fe)

    Soil, Plant, and Water Reference Methods for the Western Regions B – 4.30, 2013.

  • Extractable NO3-N, NH4-N, Cl

    Soil, Plant, and Water Reference Methods for the Western Regions B – 3.10, 2013.

  • Moisture

    Samples are dried in a 60 degrees Celsius oven overnight

  • Drying

    Samples are dried in at 130 degrees Celsius forced air oven

    for 1-2 hours 

  • Grinding

    Samples are ground through Cyclotech Mill with a 0.50mm screen