The results will need to be interpreted according to plant species, part of plant sampled and growth stage of the plant. Your local representative can assist you with this interpretation.
If you’re struggling to identify a specific pest or disease, your local representative should be able to help you with the correct classification. However, in unusual circumstances, for example with a fungal rot that could have one of many sources of origin; we can enlist the assistance of a specialised service such as AsureQuality.
Water can be analysed for its suitability for domestic, stock or irrigation purposes. Your local representative can arrange for a series of tests to ensure water meets the New Zealand drinking standards and/or EUREP GAP protocols for irrigation water for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Water quality tests available include:It is very important to take testing samples correctly; please ask your local representative for sampling instructions specific to your growing situation.
These instructions, a full list of the available tests and fees are also available online at www.hill-labs.co.nz.