December to February
Winter
- Soil testingFor the fertilisation plan, when the ground is not frozen or too wet.
- Manure sampleKnow what is in the pit before the spreading season begins.
- Water from your own sourceA good time for the annual check.
Annual planning
Which sample when
An overview by season. The best moments differ per farm and per year, but this is a good starting point.
By season
All year round
March to May
Spring
- Nitrogen (Nmin)How much nitrogen is already in the soil, before the first fertiliser application.
- Soil testingOn fields that have not yet been fertilised.
June to August
Summer
- Silage sampleFrom the first cuts, once the silage has fully fermented.
- Drinking waterIn warm weather, pay extra attention to the drinking water.
September to November
Autumn
- Nitrogen after harvestHow much nitrogen has been left behind for the winter.
- Soil testingAfter harvest, so that the result is ready for the new season.
- Maize silage sampleOnce the maize silage has fully fermented.
In doubt
Not sure about the timing?
The weather, the harvest and your own planning together determine the best moment. Tell us what you want to know, and we will help you decide on the timing.
Our app
From list to lab, without manual work
Every list, every field and every sample bag is in our own app, from the first phone call to the courier. As a result, less goes wrong, it takes fewer hours and more information goes to the laboratory with each sample.
- Call script with the questions from the protocol
- Walking route and zigzag across the field, with GPS
- Labels from the printer, every sample bag scanned twice
- Farmers' data in one secure place
Request
Need a sample taken?
Request sampling. You will receive a quote in advance and a proposed time.
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