Submitting Samples

Compost and soil samples- $90 per sample

Includes full count of Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa (amoebae, flagellates, ciliates) , Actinomycetes, Eumycetes, and all types of Nematodes (bacterial-feeding, fungal-feeding, omnivorous, predatory, root-feeding). As well as feedback and suggestions (if possible). Photos and videos may also be included, microbes don’t always want to cooperate to have their photo taken.

A 15-minute phone call is also included, to describe soil food web info, and results/feedback of the analysis only.

*If clients have other questions regarding what to do with their product, I offer consultation by phone or web conferencing.

If you are wanting analysis of a liquid (compost extract or tea) please email to set up shipping and receiving in order to deal with their delicate nature. For all other samples, see below.

  • Collect compost or soil. An apple corer works well for soil samples. Only the top 4-5 inches are needed. Collect from the drip zone of plants if vegetation is present. If taking a sample from a large bin or plot be sure to collect small amounts from various random places, mix them together in a bucket, and pull out a small amount from that to send for sampling.

  • Fill a sandwich-sized ziplock bag with two cups of the sample material.

  • Ship by small flat-rate priority mail to: Living Roots Compost Tea, 18 Heidelberg Ave, Reading, PA 19606

  • Include a check made out to Living Roots Compost Tea or……

    -Venmo: troy-hinke or https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2419145387802624414

    -Apple Pay: +1 (615) 479-1218 

    -CashApp: $Compostdude

    -PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/lrct

  • Please email me at troy@livingrootscomposttea.com to inform me to expect a sample by mail. Include in the email what type of sample (soil or compost) and desired crop/s you wish to grow if applicable. If sending a compost sample please list feedstocks and ratios.

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