{"product_id":"follow-up-plus-comprehensive-soil-compost-biology-analysis","title":"Soil \u0026 Compost Biology Analysis PLUS - FOLLOW-UP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA follow-up analysis is recommended \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e4–8 weeks after making changes\u003c\/span\u003e to your soil or compost system. This allows time for the soil biology to respond and establish.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFollow-up testing is especially useful after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eApplying compost or worm castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eStarting a compost tea or extract program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eAdding mulch or organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eTransitioning to regenerative or biological growing practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eCorrecting fungal-to-bacterial balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMonitoring your soil biology over time helps confirm that beneficial microorganisms are increasing and that your soil ecosystem is moving in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cb\u003eDNS Farm on Salt Spring Island\u003c\/b\u003e, samples are examined under the microscope to reveal the microorganisms responsible for healthy soil, nutrient cycling, and resilient plant growth. This professional biological analysis helps growers understand the life beneath their soil and make informed decisions to improve soil health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat We Analyze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing professional microscopy, we evaluate the key organisms that drive soil health:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacteria populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFungal hyphae and fungal spores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtozoa activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeneficial nematode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic matter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall soil food web balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFungal\/Bacteria ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNPK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral oxygen indiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical Conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial Biomass Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial Biomass Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial Biomass Nitrogen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Soil Biology Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy soil is a living ecosystem. When soil biology is balanced, it helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove nutrient cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen plant health and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease soil structure and water retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild long-term soil fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce dependence on fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the biology in your soil or compost allows you to manage your growing system more effectively.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach analysis includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscopic biological assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary of organisms present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation of biological balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations to improve soil health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscope images or video of your sample are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase the analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend a small sample of your soil, compost, or biological input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour sample is examined under the microscope at DNS Farm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive your biological analysis and interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDNS Farm — Regenerative Soil Biology Service\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping growers understand the living world beneath their soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"ef69n-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ef69n-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ef69n-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHow to take a sample for analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis gives a real-time view of the living biology in your soil, compost, or tea and what it means for plant performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhat You’ll Need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eA clean trowel, small shovel, or soil probe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eA clean plastic bag or container (not metal) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eA permanent marker to label the sample \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eOptional: gloves to keep things clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e⸻ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eStep-by-Step Sampling Instructions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e1️⃣ Choose Your Sampling Area Select the spot you want tested — garden bed, lawn, field, compost pile, or worm bin. If you have multiple areas, take separate samples for each. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e2️⃣ Remove Surface Material Brush aside mulch, grass clippings, or debris to expose the bare soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e3️⃣ Take a Sample Dig down about 4–6 inches deep (or to root depth if known). Scoop out a handful of soil. If testing a larger area, take 3–5 small scoops from different spots and mix them together in a clean container to get an average sample. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e4️⃣ Prepare Your Sample Place about 1\/2 cup (250 ml) of the mixed soil into a clean, resealable plastic bag or container. Do not use metal tools or containers, as they may affect biological readings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e5️⃣ Label It Clearly Provide the following information: Name: Email: Date: Date collected: Sample location: Sample type (soil, compost, worm castings, extract, tea, ect.): Recent inputs (compost, fertilizer, extract, worm castings, tea, etc.): If sending multiple samples, make sure each one is clearly marked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e⸻ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eImportant Notes • Send your sample quickly — within 24–48 hours of collection — to preserve microbial activity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eContact us prior to sending so we can watch for sample or possible pick-up. • Don’t sample wet soil. Let it drain slightly if it’s waterlogged, but don’t dry it out completely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eAvoid sampling immediately after applying compost tea, fertilizer, pesticides, or heavy irrigation — this can skew results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eTime of day and season matter — early morning best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eYou can mail your sample directly to us, or if you’re local, we may be able to arrange a pick-up depending on your location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eSoil biology changes with weather, inputs, and plant activity. For the best insight into your soil’s health and progress, we recommend follow-up analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"800t\" data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"46vqh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHave questions?   Don't hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNS Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51498647093544,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8335\/7480\/files\/biology_microscope.jpg?v=1772337431","url":"https:\/\/dnsfarmsaltspring.com\/products\/follow-up-plus-comprehensive-soil-compost-biology-analysis","provider":"DNS Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}