Agriculture
Undoubtedly, cultivating the land to secure a livelihood is a challenging task. Whether you run a family farm or a business, you need to test your soil and products to increase growth and yield. Testing can be continuous, portable, and simple, enabling you to achieve the best possible harvest.
For plants to grow resiliently and reach their full potential, they need nutrients and, above all, good soil. Soil analysis allows anyone—even the “home gardener”—to achieve the results of their dreams. Testing the soil can save you hassle, time, and, above all, money. The most important parameters to measure are the soil’s pH value and electrical conductivity (EC). And this is where Hanna comes to your aid, showing you how to analyze the soil!
Soil pH Analysis
Each plant species has its preferred pH range. For example, roses and carrots prefer a pH value between 5.5 and 7.0, while asparagus prefers a range between 6.0 and 8.0. The soil’s pH level determines which nutrients—and how many of them—are available in the soil. It also affects root growth and microbial activity in the soil. Hanna has developed a range of dedicated pH meters specifically designed for direct soil measurement.
Professional Soil pH Meter GroLine - HI98168
Direct Soil Measurement pH Meter - HI99121
Soil pH Tester Groline HI981030
HALO2 GroLine Wireless pH Tester for Soil
Wireless Soil pH Meter HALO® - HI12922
Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Soil electrical conductivity (EC) works hand in hand with the pH parameter. The EC value helps monitor the amount of nutrients available to plants. It can also give you an indication of the dissolved salts present in the soil. Plants have different tolerance limits for dissolved salts and nutrient concentrations. For example, plants such as peas and beans are very sensitive to salts accumulated in the soil, while tomatoes show a moderate tolerance to higher conductivity levels.
Direct Soil EC Tester Soil Test™ - HI98331
Multiparameter Meters
Hanna also offers a range of multiparameter instruments that are ideal for soil analysis. These devices measure pH, EC, TDS, and temperature.
pH / EC / TDS / Temperature Meter - HI9814
GroLine pH/EC/TDS Combo Tester HI98131
Soil Analysis: Nutrients
Each plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil that are essential for growth. First of all, every plant has specific needs to obtain the primary macronutrients: nitrogen / phosphorus / potassium.
The goal of fertilization is to provide nutrients in amounts that match the plant’s actual requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the nutrient content of the soil to ensure that plants receive only the nutrients they truly need. In this way, over-fertilization can be avoided, bringing benefits in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Hanna has exactly what you need: instruments that measure the key nutrients required for healthy plant growth.
Spectrophotometer iris - HI801
Nutrient Analysis Photometer HI83325
Potassium Low and Medium-Range Portable Photometer with CAL Check
Nitrate Portable Photometer - HI97728
Phosphorus Portable Photometer with CAL Check
Suction Lysimeter for Root Level Soil Monitoring
Backpack Lab
The Lab Backpack was developed for educators and environmental science students and includes lesson units, activities, and chemical test kits focused on key parameters for assessing soil quality. The Lab Backpack is equipped with all the necessary components to take this rugged backpack into the field for on-site measurements.
Soil Quality Test Kit Backpack Lab - HI3896BP
NPK Soil Chemical Test Kit (10 tests each)
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