Tips for sampling

• Sample the correct part of the plant at the correct growth stage
• Always wear gloves to avoid contamination
• Regular tests build better profiles
• Be consistent in obtaining your representative sample; sample plants of similar vigour, variety, size and age
• Sample early in the week; if storing samples over the weekend, dry or refrigerate
• Use stainless steel cutting implements

Avoid the following

• Spoiled, diseased, insect damaged, senescing or dead plant tissue
• Unusual areas in the paddock which can include poorly drained soils, sheep camps, headlands etc
• Areas of crops/pastures in the immediate vicinity of trees
• Do not sample plants under moisture stress and avoid waterlogging
• Plants growing in dung or urine patches
• Sampling soon after soil or foliar fertiliser application
• Contamination from dust, soil, sprays, fertilisers and your hands (always wear gloves to avoid contamination)
• Avoid touching fenceposts or any other object that may contaminate your sample
• Use Eurofins Agro Testing's paper bags not plastic bags

How to take the sample

• Review your required tests. If guidance is required please contact Eurofins Agro Testing or your local agronomist
• Determine an appropriate sampling plan
• Ensure a representative sample is obtained
• When troubleshooting, take samples from good and poor growth areas for comparison
• Ensure the correct part of the plant is sampled
• Collect the desired amount of leaves or petioles (generally aim to fill 1/2 to 2/3 of Eurofins Agro Testing's plant tissue bags)

Sending the sample to the laboratory

Deliver to:

Brisbane (drop off)
Mail
7 Smallwood Place
Murarrie QL 4172 

apal.receptionqld@eurofinsanz.com

Adelaide (laboratory)
Mail
PO BOX 155
Welland SA 5007
 
Courier
Unit 3, 11 Ridley St
Hindmarsh SA 5007

apal.info@eurofinsanz.com

Perth (drop off)
 
Courier
Unit 4, 158 Fransisco St
Belmont WA 6104

apal.perth@eurofinsanz.com

For any further information please contact Eurofins Agro Testing.

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