TPSL Plant Natural® Soil Test
The Gold Standard in Soil Testing – Built for Serious Growers Who Demand Results
Your Soil Holds the Answers—We Help You Understand Them
Most soil tests just tell you what’s in the ground. Ours tells you what to do next —and why it matters.
The Plant Natural® Soil Test is our most advanced and widely trusted soil analysis package. Built around the Daubeny extraction method, it delivers insights that standard soil tests often miss, especially when managing crops in real-world, biologically active soils. Whether you're a commercial grower, market gardener, or serious hobbyist, this test gives you the data and expert support to grow healthier, more resilient plants.
Why This Test Outperforms Standard Lab Panels
Most labs use overly aggressive acid extractions like Mehlich III, which can over-report nutrients in alkaline soils or misrepresent what's actually plant-available. Our Daubeny extraction method simulates root uptake in living soils—giving you results that closely reflect real nutrient availability, not just chemical content.
With this test, you’re not just checking boxes—you’re investing in better decisions, better crops, and better land stewardship.
What’s Included in Your Analysis
Soil Composition & Structure
- Texture
- pH
- Carbonates (CO₃)
- Electrical Conductivity (EC)
- % Active Organic Matter
Macro & Secondary Nutrients (H₂O & CO₂-extractable)
- Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO₃-N)
- Phosphate (P₂O₅)
- Potassium (K)
- Sodium (Na)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
Micronutrients
- Zinc (Zn)
- Iron (Fe)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Copper (Cu)
- Boron (B)
Key Soil Ratios
- Na:Ca Ratio
- Na:Mg Ratio
Your Report Will Include:
- 2-Page Color-Coded Report – Visual breakdown of values, deficiencies, and imbalances
- Fertilizer Guidelines – Specific product-neutral recommendations for up to 2 crops of your choice
- Plant Nutrient Removal Rates – Helps you replenish based on what your crop will use
- Customized Recommendations – Address deficiencies, adjust imbalances, and improve soil function
- 15-Minute Phone Consultation – Free expert interpretation to help you apply your results with confidence
Perfect For:
- Commercial vegetable and fruit growers
- Regenerative farmers and market gardeners
- Orchard and vineyard managers
- Landscape professionals and turf managers
- Gardeners seeking long-term soil performance, not just quick fixes
Sample Requirements & Turnaround
- Minimum Sample: 3–4 cups (quart-sized Ziploc bag works fine)
- Turnaround Time: 5–7 business days from lab receipt
- Note: This package does not include a sampling kit (shipping is at your discretion)
Why Growers Trust TPSL’s Plant Natural® Soil Test
- Based on decades of agronomic research using the Daubeny root-zone simulation method
- Trusted by growers across the U.S. for accurate, plant-relevant data
- Designed to help you correct issues, not just identify them
- Backed by real people, not algorithms—call us anytime for clarification or support
Order the Plant Natural® Soil Test Today
You don’t need more data—you need answers. Take the guesswork out of soil management and move forward with clarity, confidence, and results you can grow on.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
- When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.