The Laboratory for Soil and Plant Analysis provides full chemical and physical analyses, which are essential to:

• guarantee production of good quality fruit and vegetables in the required quantities.
• ensure that plants have all the nutrients available in the best possible amounts.
• answer specific research questions in the field of plant nutrition.

The Laboratory for Soil and Plant Analysis tests different matrices, both as part of internal research projects and as a service for external clients.

Matrices tested by the Laboratory for Soil and Plant Analysis

The matrices tested include:

• ground
• leaves
• fruit
• compost
• soil
• irrigation water
• farm manure
• organic manure
• mineral fertilisers

Headquarters and opening times

The Laboratory for Soil and Plant Analysis is located in the main building of Laimburg Research Centre.

The laboratory opening times are:

• Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
• Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.