Parameters analysed in Kasgrond

The parameters below represent the analyses typically included in this test. 

Growing Media Nutrient Reserve

 

Category

Example parameters

Chemical

Total nitrogen stock (soil reserve)C/N ratioNLV (Nitrogen Supply Capacity)Total sulfur stock (soil reserve)C/S ratioSLV (Sulfur Supply Capacity)Potassium stock (soil reserve)Calcium stock (soil reserve)Magnesium stock (soil reserve)Sodium stock (soil reserve)Plant-available phosphorusPhosphorus stock (soil reserve)

Physical

pHOrganic carbon (C)Organic matterOrganic matter balanceCalcium carbonateClaySiltSandCation Exchange Capacity (CEC)Ca, Mg, K, Na, Al and H saturation (%)Soil texture triangleAggregate stabilitySurface sealing susceptibilitypF curve

Biological

Microbial biomass, microbial activity, fungal-to-bacterial ratio.
 

Additional or regional parameters may apply depending on local feeding systems or regulatory standards.

Growing Media Check

Shortly before planting, an analysis can be carried out to determine which nutrients are directly available to the crop. This test has a short turnaround time.
 

Category

Parameters

Chemical

pH (KCl), EC, NH₄, K, Na, Ca, Mg, NO₃, Cl, S, HCO₃, P, Fe, Mn, Zn, B, Cu, Mo, Si

Aanvullend is mogelijk

Aluminium (Al)Fluorine (F)