Red Mountain Soil Ecology utilizes the Soil Food Web methods for analysis and assessment that were pioneered by Dr. Elaine Ingham in order to identify and measure the quantity and/or biomass each key functional microbe group in your sample. Our lab analysis will give you a clear picture of the active biology in your soil, compost, teas, or liquid extracts which inform your ability to create a biological management plan for your environment.

Step 1: Plan your Assessment and Schedule Service

Send us an email to inquire and schedule your analysis. Please include in your email the date in which you'd like to sample and ship. We'll reply with timeline confirmation and an invoice.



Step 2: Collect and Ship your Sample

Plan on collecting your sample on the same day you'll be shipping it. Click below for detailed sampling instructions and protocol.

Step 3: Receive your Results


Once we receive your sample, your analysis report will be emailed to you within 2 days.


Your report will also include an interpretation of the data as relevant to the intended land use

Information included in your report

  • Bacterial biomass (μg/g)

  • Fungal biomass (μg/g)

  • Fungal to bacterial ratio

  • Actinobacteria (μg/g)

  • Amoebae (#/g)

  • Flagellates (#/g)

  • Ciliates (#/g)

  • Bacterial-feeding nematodes (#/g)

  • Fungal-feeding nematodes (#/g)

  • Root-feeding nematodes (#/g)

  • Oomycete biomass (μg/g)

  • Anaerobic bacteria (present or not present)

  • Your report will also include an interpretation of the data as relevant to the intended land use

Pricing

Biological Soil Analysis for business and individuals - $90.00 per sample

Bulk Discounts - 3-5 samples - $80.00 per sample; 6-10 samples - $75.00 per sample

Please consult our sampling protocol to help determine how many samples you need to have analyzed. If there are any questions, please contact us.