Hortus Analytical

With more than 30 years’ experience, Hortus Analytical Services is proud to combine the highest quality standards of a world-class ASPAC certified laboratory with the friendly service of a small regional team.

Our broad range of tests is designed to improve agricultural and livestock productivity, support fresh produce and food processing quality assurance, and guide regeneration in agriculture, mining and environmental projects. We go beyond data to provide you with the information and insights you need to make well-informed business decisions.

As Australia’s original sap test and QuickSoil test developer, we are also committed to continuously improving the tools you have available to you to meet the increasing information demands of our competitive world.

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Our Testing Capabilities

Sap

Sap testing shows the level of nutrients available for metabolism in the sap flow of a plant. Undertaken during the growing season, sap testing enables you to correct deficiencies before crop loss occurs and improve your fruit set before harvest.

Dry Tissue

Dry tissue analysis is mostly used post-harvest to analyse the total cumulated nutrients. It is used to support an overall nutrient management program and provides important insights into adjustments you need to prepare for the following season.

Soil

Soil tests determine nutrient levels and other relevant qualities of your soil, providing insights into how your soil is affecting your crop productivity. A soil test enables you to develop a fertiliser program for your particular crop, in your specific situation, in order to maximise your productivity.

Water

Continuous use of a poor-quality water source can be detrimental to your plant or livestock health and/or soil structure. Our tests complete the picture of inter-relationship between plant, soil and water allowing you to filter or treat your water as necessary to improve crop profitability.

Produce

Plant Pathology

Identification of diseases in your plants, particularly when combined with our Challenge Plating service, ensures you are applying the right treatment to eliminate your problem

Microbial

Testing for a range of typical microbiology in water, soil and produce to assist you to meet regulatory requirements for food safety and support farm management decisions.

We offer more than 100 standard test options as part of our regular testing suite. If you cannot find the test that you require, please contact us.

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