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SWEP can analyse many different sample types for many things, including some tests developed for special purposes. These are two regularly requested tests, but if you have special requirements of your own please Contact Us.

Pat Coleby Soil test

This is the Standard Soil Balance Analysis plus Total Phosphorus, which Pat requires if you want her to assist you with the results and recommendations. Upon completion, a copy will be sent to you and another directly to Pat Coleby so you can call her and discuss the results.

NB. Prices below do not include Australian GST. For Australian residents, this will be added during the payment process. No tax charges are added to orders from outside Australia.

 
AustraliaInternational
Pat Coleby Soil Test: (includes Total Phosphorus)

Please enclose a Sample Details form with the sample.

$130.00 + GST $145.00

OR

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Truffle soil analysis

The Truffle Soil tests for the growing of oak trees for black truffle production has taken years of research and development. Truffles Australis and SWEP Laboratories have worked together to offer this comprehensive service. SWEP Laboratories offer two options for Truffle Soil analysis;

  1. Truffle Site Suitability analysis (for customers who want to know if the land they have is suitable to begin farming black truffles)
  2. Complete Truffle Soil analysis (for customers who already have truffle inoculated oak trees established)

Truffle Site Suitability Analysis

If there is a choice of sites for proposed truffle production then a SWEP standard soil balance analysis with truffle options added (Truffle Site suitability) will help to determine the most suitable site/s.

This analysis may be used to prepare the area before planting.

NB. This test is only for assessing the suitability of areas where it is proposed to plant Truffle inoculated Oaks.

Price per test: AUD$352.00 (Australia - Inc GST)

The Truffle Site Suitability analysis includes the SWEP standard soil balance analysis plus Total Calcium, Total Magnesium, Particle size, along with Truffle and Pasture recommendations.

The SWEP Standard Soil Test comprises 23 laboratory tests and 11 calculations, presented in an easy to read four page report with full colour graphs and two sets of recommendations (soil structure (friability), and plant nutrition).

Results will then be sent to Larry Palmer of Palm-Ag Services (truffle specialist consultant) and Truffles Australis P/L for product interpretation. In turn they will forward the results of the analysis on to you, along with an extra page for product interpretation, and will provide you with the assistance and guidance in using this report for optimum truffle productivity.

  Downloadable sample information form for Truffle site suitability analysis

Australian customers please note: GST is included in the price below. No tax charges are added to orders from outside Australia.

Truffle site suitability Soil Test:

Please enclose a Sample information form with the sample.

$352.00

OR

Email your order

Complete Truffle Soil Analysis

The Complete Truffle Soil analysis includes recommendations for truffle growing as well as advice on what to use in your area to achieve optimum results. 

NB. This test is only for areas already planted with Truffle inoculated Oaks.

Price per test: AUD$715.00 (Australia - Inc GST)

The Complete Truffle report includes 43 laboratory tests (including Total N & Total P) and 17 calculations, presented in a 7 page report. The results are organised into three sections - one for each of the important Soil Balance components - Structure, Nutrients and Biology.

Results will then be sent to Larry Palmer of Palm-Ag Services (truffle specialist consultant) and Truffles Australis P/L for product interpretation. In turn they will forward the results of the analysis on to you, along with an extra page for product interpretation, and will provide you with the assistance and guidance in using this report for optimum truffle productivity.

  Downloadable sample information form for Complete Truffle soil analysis

Australian customers please note: GST is included in the price below. No tax charges are added to orders from outside Australia.

Complete Truffle Soil Test:

Please enclose a Sample information form with the sample.

$715.00

OR

Email your order

Ordering Special Tests:

You can order soil tests for Pat Coleby in the same way as any of our other soil tests. To pay for your test online, you can use your Credit Card or a PayPal account for secure online payment by clicking the appropriate "Add to Cart" button below. But if you prefer not to use your credit card online, you can also either submit an email order by clicking the "Email Order" button or just send a sample with the payment enclosed. Customers within Australia have the option to enclose a cheque with their samples, include their credit card details on the appropriate Sample Information Form enclosed with their sample (see links below), or just send the samples and telephone their credit card details later.

Customers Outside Australia should either pay online or enclose the appropriate Sample Information form - containing their credit card details) with their sample.

Whether you choose to pay for your tests online or just send in an email order, at the completion of each process you will be forwarded to a page where you can access all the other information you require. You will also be sent a confirmation email with additional contact information should you have any further questions.

Ordering Instructions:

After clicking on one of the Add to Basket buttons you will be directed to the PayPal site and a simple 5-step process:

Step 1: Purchase details. The details of your purchase will appear in a new window. Here you have two choices - either proceed with the payment process or (if you want to add more items) continue to select other tests or optional items.

Step 2: Payment method. Once you are ready to proceed you can either use a PayPal account, or your credit card details.

Step 3: Your details. Here you will be asked for your postal address details (the place you want us to send the test report) and either your credit card or PayPal account details (depending on your choice in step 2). It is important to complete all details.

Step 4: Review details. Here you can check the details you have entered and make corrections if necessary. Once you click Continue, you will be returned to the SWEP website.

Step 5: Confirmation email. You will receive notification of your purchase details by email.

Important: Please print a copy of your email notification from PayPal and enclose it with the sample(s) as proof of purchase.

   
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