Commercial Soil and Substrates
Soils and substrates for horticulture, grow media for cannabis, and commercially produced bagged consumer products all require consistent quality and optimized formulations to deliver high yield, ROI, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Rimrock Analytical has expert laboratory testing and project consulting solutions to deliver commercial soil producers and CEA growers improved product quality, differentiation in the marketplace, and increased profitability.
Producers of commercial soil, end users such as CEA and cannabis greenhouses, and craft home growers depend on substrate quality as the foundation of quality, yield, and ROI. If soil Quality Control measures or soil blends vary from batch to batch, that could lead to poor crop performance and customer complaints.
Rimrock Analytical soil solutions that provide the data to ensure Quality Control for producers and end users include:
- Ingredient Verification: Ensure all soil or substrate raw material is consistent in composition and free from contaminants.
- Specialty Chemical and Physical Soil Properties: Slurry tests, cation binding, Nitrogen drawdown, and more testing options to enhance product performance, consistency, and risk reduction. These types of tests provide data to actually control those outcomes instead of guessing.
- Moisture Content and Water Holding Capacity (WHC): Critical for both product performance and shipping efficiency.
- pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC): Maintain a stable environment in soil and substrates for nutrient uptake and microbial activity.
- Pathogen Screening: Identify and mitigate risks posed by fungi, bacteria, or viruses.
- Nutrient Analysis: Verify baseline N-P-K and micronutrient content to confirm product specifications.
Agriculture and Water Management Inputs
Rimrock Analytical provides both microbial testing (for total bacterial/fungal counts) and ICP-MS elemental analysis to ensure input, water, and nutrient mixes are safe and optimal for plant growth, water quality, or product quality control. Rimrock Analytical has direct expertise in monitoring and evaluating water distribution and fertigation systems and can provide support in these areas.