Have you ever felt that your land isn’t performing as it should?
Or that, despite all your efforts, something in your crops just isn’t right?
The answer often lies right beneath your feet: in the soil.
Soil analysis isn’t a luxury reserved for technicians or university labs.
It’s the first step toward cultivating smarter, more sustainable and, above all, more profitable.
What is soil analysis?
Soil analysis is like a health check-up for your field.
It helps you understand what your soil is made of: whether it’s rich or poor, whether its pH limits the crops you grow or plan to introduce, and whether it contains adequate, or excessive, nutrients.
In practice, it tells you:
- how much fertilizer to use and with what strategy
- if there are deficiencies or excesses that could hinder plant growth
When should you do it?
Every 3–5 years is a good rule of thumb — but also before planting a new vineyard, converting a crop, or when you notice unusual symptoms in your plants.
Types of Soil Analyses
Chemical analyses
They check your soil’s “recipe”: which nutrients are present and in what quantities.
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, lime, salinity: everything you need to prevent waste and optimize fertilization.
Physical analyses
They measure structure and texture: how much sand, silt, and clay the soil contains, and how it retains water.
These details are key to understanding how to manage tillage and irrigation.
Biological analyses
They examine life within the soil: bacteria, fungi, microorganisms.
A biologically active soil is more fertile, more resilient and healthier, ideal for those who aim for both quality and sustainability.
The steps of soil analysis
Sampling
Soil samples are collected from different points in the field.
It may seem simple, but doing it properly is essential for reliable results.
Laboratory analysis
Samples are examined to determine the selected parameters.
Interpretation of results
This is where many stop, but an analysis without interpretation is just a sheet of numbers.
That’s why companies like Soliomics combine data with clear, actionable advice.
Which Parameters Are Analyzed?
Basic analyses to determine the soil’s key characteristics:
- Texture and skeleton
- pH
- Organic carbon
- Total nitrogen
- Available phosphorus
- Lime content
- Electrical conductivity
- Cation exchange capacity (CEC)
- Exchangeable K, Ca, Mg, Na
- C/N and Mg/K ratios
Additional analyses, added when specific issues or crop needs arise:
- Micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu)
- Sulfur
- Boron
- Acidity
- Lime or gypsum requirements
- Advanced biological analyses
When is it really worth doing a soil analysis?
More often than you think:
- Before planting a new vineyard or orchard
- When yields are dropping and you don’t know why
- When you notice leaf symptoms, weak roots, or other warning signs
- If you want to avoid waste or environmental damage
- In organic or regenerative farming
- For high-value or sensitive crops (vines, vegetables, truffles)
- Every 3–5 years, to keep track of soil health
Where to have soil analyses done
You can turn to:
- Universities with agricultural departments
- Certified agronomic or environmental laboratories
- Agricultural consortia
- Or companies like Soliomics, which go far beyond a standard test.
Why choose soliomics
Soliomics offers a service designed for those who truly work the land, with:
- Advanced technologies (digital sensors, precision analyses, interactive mapping)
- Clear digital reports with practical recommendations — not just raw data
- Expert agronomic support, from data interpretation to intervention planning
- Tailored solutions for farms, vineyards, public bodies, and consultants
Conclusion
A field may look fertile, until it no longer produces as it should.
That’s why knowing your soil is the best investment you can make in your agricultural business.
A well-executed soil analysis helps you cut unnecessary costs, increase yield, improve product quality, and protect the environment.
If you want to grow smarter, spend less, and achieve more, now is the right time to analyze your soil.
Request your Soliomics soil analysis today.
