At A&L Canada Laboratories, our comprehensive soil analysis services are designed to support farmers, agronomists, and researchers in optimizing soil health and maximizing crop productivity. Understanding your soil is the first step to achieving better yields and more efficient land management.
Soil analysis services that optimize crop health & yield
Accurate soil testing backed by agronomic expertise
Our advanced soil testing methods provide detailed analysis of:
- Soil composition and structure
- Nutrient availability and balance
- pH balance
- Organic matter content
- Salinity and other key factors
With our cutting-edge laboratory technology and decades of agronomic expertise, A&L delivers precise, science-based recommendations tailored to your soil’s unique profile. Whether you’re managing a larger-scale farm or conducting agricultural research, we help you make informed decisions on soil amendments, fertilizer applications, and sustainable land use practices.
COMPLETE SOIL ANALYSIS / SOIL HEALTH
Organic Matter, Phosphorus (Sodium Bicarb and Bray P1), Potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, (ammonium acetate), Soil pH, aluminum, saturation of cation elements including sodium, Calculated C.E.C., %P saturation, K:Mg ratio, Zinc, Manganese, Boron, Iron, Copper, Sulphur A&L Recommendations or OMAF recommendations
SOIL HEALTH PACKAGES
Complete Soil Health Test: OM, pH, BpH, P, K, Mg, Ca, Na, S, B, Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn, Al, Cl, CEC, % saturation of cations, K:MG, EC, %P, %AL, Solvita CO2-C, PMN, Active C, Soil Health Index, NO3-N, Quantification of 17 microbial functional groups, 16 relationship indices
LAWN & GARDEN
Same analyses as Complete Soil Analysis/Soil Health, plus lawn & garden specific nutrient recommendations (lawn, garden, and nursery samples only)
CONTAINER & GREENHOUSE MEDIA
Complete + Micros: pH, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Aluminum, Chloride, Electro-Conductivity (EC), Nitrate-N (NO3-N), Sulphur, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Boron, Molybdenum, Ammonium (NH4-N) [Saturated Paste Extraction]
TURF & PARKLAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS
This package includes OM, available Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Boron, Sulfur, pH, % saturation of cations, cation exchange capacity, Sodium, soluble salts, Atrazine, texture & written agronomy report
NEMATODE ANALYSIS
Full Scan Nematode: Root Lesion, Pin, Ring, Root Knot, Dagger, Spiral and Stunt
Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) Only
Beneficial Nematode: Steinernema diaprepesi, Steinernema riobrave, Steinernema sp. Glaseri group, Heterorhabditis indica, Heterorhabditis zealandica, Heterorhabditis floridensis