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Window Soil Probe 450mm
450mm Soil Probe - Accurate Soil Sampling Tool
Monitor changes in your soil by taking consistent core samples across different areas of your property.
Understanding what is happening below the surface is key to interpreting what you see above it. This probe provides a simple, reliable way to track soil condition over time and compare different locations.
Built for Reliable Sampling
- Samples down to 15 inches (38cm)
- Self-sharpening cutting tip for easier ground entry
- Made from nickel-plated, DOM high-strength steel
- Total probe length: 18 inches (46cm)
Imported from Brookside Laboratories - Ohio, this probe is designed for consistent, repeatable soil sampling - an essential part of understanding soil performance and monitoring change over time.
UOM: Each
NZ$172.50 (incl. GST)
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450mm Soil Probe – Accurate Soil Sampling Tool
Monitor changes in your soil by taking consistent core samples across different areas of your property.
Understanding what is happening below the surface is key to interpreting what you see above it. This probe provides a simple, reliable way to track soil condition over time and compare different locations.
Built for Reliable Sampling
- Samples down to 15 inches (38cm)
- Self-sharpening cutting tip for easier ground entry
- Made from nickel-plated, DOM high-strength steel
- Total probe length: 18 inches (46cm)
Imported from Brookside Laboratories – Ohio, this probe is designed for consistent, repeatable soil sampling – an essential part of understanding soil performance and monitoring change over time.
UOM: Each
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start?
You start with accurate, independent soil measurement.
We take soil cores at 0-150mm and 150-300mm and GPS the sampling points. The samples are sent to Brookside Laboratories - Ohio, US, an independent laboratory.
We use a specialised soil analysis through Brookside Laboratories - Ohio, US, because the level of testing we require is not available locally in New Zealand. The testing measures both Total reserves and Available nutrients, giving us a complete picture of what your soil holds and what may be limiting performance.
That independent data forms the foundation for every recommendation we make.
For smaller non-commercial blocks, a DIY option is often more cost-effective and still provides valuable insight.
Do I need new soil tests every year?
No.
We generally know what the blend will look like for the second year, but for the third application we need new soil tests to make sure the recommendations stay accurate.
What do I do if I have just bought a new block?
Start with a comprehensive soil test.
This gives you accurate information from the outset, so you can make the right decisions from day one rather than guessing.
Even if you already have soil tests, you will gain more detailed insights that allow you to move forward with confidence.
What about carbon and organic matter?
Organic matter is roughly 50% carbon, so when you test for organic carbon, organic matter will typically reflect at around double that level.
Carbon builds naturally when soil function improves - as structure develops, roots penetrate deeper, and microbial activity increases.
We focus on function first, carbon follows.
Myth: “Carbon takes years to grow.”
Not necessarily.
When soil function improves, carbon levels can rise far faster than many people expect.
We have seen significant increases demonstrated through soil testing when the full Ecofarm system is applied.
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