Analysis Services

Soil analysis
Irrigation water analysis
Disease analysis
Pest and weed identification

Soil analysis

The soil analysis determines the level of specific soil nutritional components that are required to be assessed for maintaining turfgrass. This includes pH, TEC, the organic matter percent, the major cations and anions, and the essential minor nutrients. The latest technology in nutrient extraction methods that is most suited to analysing turfgrass soils is used.

This report sent back to customers graphically presents the data in an easy to read format. Any deficiencies of the major nutrients are calculated and from this information actual elemental recommendations are provided based on scientific principles. This will remove the guesswork out of using soil amendments applying only what is required and ensuring an optimum growing environment for the turf. Back to top

Irrigation water suitability analysis

The quality of water used for irrigation can dramatically affect turfgrass health and performance, as well as the characteristics of the soil. If a soil is irrigated with a given water quality over an extended period of time, the soil will assume the characteristics of that irrigation source. If the water quality is poor, soil structure, nutrient availability and ultimately turf quality will be affected.

The water analysis offered is designed to provide specific information that is relevant to turfgrass managers. It comprises of a comprehensive chemical and nutrient analysis that assesses the impact of an irrigation source on the soil profile, soil nutrition and turf quality.

This service is a must for those using recycled water or bore water and is strongly recommended for those on town water supplies also. Knowing what effect your water is likely to have the soil profile will be critical in keeping your lawn healthy. The findings of the report can ensure that you put in place strategies to counter the effects the water will have on the soil and therefore the turf lawn you install. Back to top

Disease identification analysis

The most important step in managing a disease is to correctly identify it. Although some diseases can be identified quickly by visual examination of the turf, many disease problems require laboratory testing for a true diagnosis to occur. In addition, even though an initial disease infection may at times be easy to diagnose without laboratory procedures, secondary infections regularly go undetected limiting plant recovery. Hence, disease diagnosis can be extremely useful where control of a particular disease is not being achieved from conventional management approaches employed previously.

The Disease Identification Analysis aims to provide reliable and useful diagnostic results by employing the following procedures at the time of diagnosis.

An initial assessment of the disease is made though microscopic examination. The client is informed as soon as a probable diagnosis is made so that treatment can be arranged.
The sample is then moist incubated for 24 hours so that the disease complex is better understood. This provides an increase in diagnosis accuracy.
During the diagnosis process, a quantitative count of the leaves infected is conducted, with the end result, a percentage infection rating. This provides a better understanding of the disease severity and appropriate control measures.
A full report is forwarded to the customer as soon as the incubation period is completed, detailing the analysis findings along with treatment options available.

Pest and weed identification service

Oz Tuff Turf offers an easy to use, quick and efficient service to assist in the identification of pests and problem weeds. Those customers wishing to use the service simply mail the required material to the Assessment Centre where a diagnosis is made upon arrival.

Requests for this service can be turned around within a few hours of receipt of the required materials. Whilst mail turnarounds can vary, most requests are processed within three working days. Back to top

Services based upon years of experience

With more than twenty years industry experience, the team at Oz Tuff Turf is able to offer a full range of turf related consultancy services to meet their customer’s needs. Services offered include the development of turf maintenance programs, development and evaluation of tender specifications, support with the completion of tender submissions, site assessments, and development of sportsturf management strategies. Back to top

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