Hi, has anyone got any recommendations of where I can send some soil to get it tested? I am growing a lot of different vegetables so I would be keen to get a detailed test that includes sampling for elements like boron. Many thanks
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I'd be interested to know how the testing went. I have been involved in soil tests in three locations in and around Holywood (including a former allotment site) and all three showed lead levels too high for root vegetables and remediation needed for surface crops.
Imho, the best investment would be to correct the pH for the specific crop. That applies for utilising all elements!
The quickest way that I've found is a tester that is used directly in 'the field'.
https://www.hannainstruments.co.uk/agriculture/2593-hi-981030-soil-ph-tester
https://www.notcutts.co.uk/garden-advice/problems-pests/boron-deficiency/
We got water samples analysed with NRM https://cawood.co.uk/nrm/ I notice their name on some soil samples that AFBI did as well.
I think you can get a detailed analysis through CAFRE if you ask your advisor