Advanced Paddock Soil Test
Investigate weak, patchy paddock grass with an advanced soil test and practical interpretation of your results.
- Measures major nutrients, trace elements, soil pH, lime requirement and cation exchange capacity.
- CEC helps show how well the soil can hold and supply nutrients to growing grass.
- Includes laboratory analysis plus expert review of what may limit performance and where improvements may help.
- Suited to horse owners, livestock keepers and land managers planning better grazing or paddock renovation.
SKU: 188697
Brand: Amenity Choice
Description
Advanced Horse Paddock & Grazing Soil Test
Understand what is limiting your grass growth and unlock your paddock's potential
When grass is struggling, the answer is not always simply adding more paddock fertiliser.
Poor grass growth, bare patches, weeds and slow recovery after grazing can often be linked to nutrient imbalance, soil limitations or conditions affecting nutrient availability.
The Advanced Paddock Soil Analysis is an advanced horse paddock and grazing soil test designed to c.
It helps identify the factors that may be limiting grass growth, pasture quality and paddock performance, allowing you to make informed decisions based on your soil rather than guesswork.
Designed for horse owners, livestock keepers and land managers who want to improve grazing quality and long-term paddock health.
Advanced soil analysis with expert support — not just a laboratory report
Your soil sample is analysed by one of the UK's leading agricultural soil testing laboratories.
We do not simply provide a set of numbers. Your results are reviewed and interpreted to help you understand:
- What your paddock needs
- What may be restricting grass performance
- Where improvements may provide the greatest benefit
- Which nutrients or soil factors may require attention
- The practical next steps for improving your paddock
Why choose an Advanced Paddock Soil Test?
A paddock’s performance depends on more than just the main nutrients. Healthy grass requires the correct balance of nutrients, suitable soil conditions and effective nutrient availability.
This deeper analysis helps you:
- Identify nutrient imbalances affecting grass growth
- Investigate poor or inconsistent grass performance
- Identify possible trace element limitations
- Understand how effectively your soil holds and supplies nutrients
- Make targeted improvement decisions
- Improve grazing quality, haylage (if required) and long-term paddock health
Is this the right soil test for my paddock?
Choose the Advanced Paddock Soil Test if:
- Grass growth is weak, patchy or disappointing
- Your paddock has bare areas or poor-performing sections
- Weeds are becoming more noticeable
- Grass recovery after grazing is poor
- You want to improve grazing quality
- You are renovating or investing in your paddock
- You want the most detailed understanding of your soil condition
This test is particularly valuable when you have already tried improving your paddock but are unsure what is holding it back.
What does this advanced soil analysis measure?
Your soil sample is analysed for a wide range of nutrients and soil health indicators.
Main nutrients
- Phosphorus (P)
- Potassium (K)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sulphur (S)
Trace Elements
- Boron (B)
- Copper (Cu)
- Iron (Fe)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Sodium (Na)
Soil condition indicators
- Soil pH
- Lime requirement
- Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) - an indicator of how well your soil can hold and supply nutrients to growing grass
Why test beyond the basics?
Healthy grass needs the right balance of nutrients and soil conditions — not simply more inputs.
A deeper understanding of your soil allows you to:
- Focus investment where it will have the greatest benefit
- Avoid applying products your paddock does not require
- Correct issues that may be limiting grass growth
- Build a healthier, more productive grazing area over time
Which paddock soil test is right for me?
| Essential | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| First soil test | ✓ | ✓ |
| Routine monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soil pH | ✓ | ✓ |
| Main nutrients | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lime requirement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trace elements | ✓ | |
| Calcium & sulphur | ✓ | |
| CEC assessment | ✓ | |
| Poor grass investigation | ✓ | |
| Detailed improvement planning | ✓ |
What happens after your soil test?
- Take your soil samples using the supplied guidance
- Your sample is professionally analysed
- Your results are reviewed and interpreted
- You receive a clearer understanding of your soil condition and improvement opportunities
The Advanced Paddock Soil Test includes:
- Detailed laboratory soil analysis covering major nutrients, trace elements and soil indicators
- Assessment of nutrient balance and paddock fertility status
- Expert review and interpretation of your results
- Insight into factors affecting nutrient availability and grass performance
- Practical guidance to support targeted improvements and long-term paddock health
FAQs
For further information on Advanced Paddock Soil Test, please speak to a member of our technical sales team on 01952 641949.
FAQs
Can the Complete Paddock Soil Health Analysis help me understand why my grass is not growing well?
Yes. The Complete Paddock Soil Health Analysis is designed for situations where you want to investigate what may be limiting grass performance.
It provides a more detailed picture of nutrient balance and soil condition, which can be particularly useful where grass is weak, patchy, slow to recover or not responding as expected.
Is the Complete Paddock Soil Health Analysis test worth doing if I have already tried fertiliser or reseeding?
Yes, it can be especially useful in this situation.
If you have already invested in improving your paddock but results are still disappointing, a more detailed soil analysis can help identify whether nutrient imbalances or other soil factors may be contributing to the problem.
This allows future decisions to be based on what is happening in your soil rather than further guesswork.
Why are trace elements and CEC useful?
The main nutrients are important, but they are not the whole picture.
The Complete Analysis also looks at trace elements and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), which provides additional information about your soil condition and its ability to hold and supply nutrients.
Together, these results can help build a more detailed understanding of factors that may be influencing grass performance.
Should I test before renovating or reseeding my paddock?
A detailed soil analysis can be very useful before investing in major paddock improvements.
Understanding the soil first can help you identify issues that may need addressing and make better-informed decisions about reseeding, fertiliser, lime and other improvements.
Will the results help me decide what to do next?
Yes. Your results are reviewed and interpreted rather than simply provided as laboratory figures.
The aim is to help you understand where attention may be needed, what may be affecting grass performance and where improvements are likely to provide the greatest benefit..
How do I take a sample for the Complete Paddock Soil Health Analysis?
For the most accurate results, take small amounts of soil from a number of points across the paddock and combine them into one sample.
Our sampling guide explains where to collect soil from, which areas are best avoided, and how to prepare your sample before sending it for analysis.
Do I need the Complete Paddock Soil Health Analysis?
The Complete Analysis is a good choice if you want to look beyond a basic soil fertility check and understand your paddock in greater detail.
It is particularly useful where grass performance is disappointing, problems keep returning, or you are planning improvements and want more detailed information before deciding what to do next.
If your paddock is generally performing well and you simply want a routine check of pH and key nutrients, the Essential Paddock Soil Health Test may be sufficient.
Delivery & Returns
Any applicable delivery charges will be calculated at checkout. Certain products qualify for next working day delivery if ordered before 1pm, excluding bank holidays and the festive season. Please be aware that deliveries to remote areas, including the Highlands and Cornwall, may take longer. Additional charges apply for non-mainland locations — please contact the office for further details, or you can learn more about our delivery options here.
A signature is required upon delivery. If no one is available, you can leave a signed note for the driver requesting the parcel be left in a secure location without a signature. However, please be aware that this is done at your own risk and is subject to the driver's discretion.
For large orders, please be aware that if you require a smaller 7.5 tonne lorry, the maximum weight for pallets is 750kg - otherwise the standard pallet size limit of 1000kg applies.
Please note:
- For deliveries that require a pallet, the pallet/packaging itself is the customer's responsibility and will not be uplifted or taken upon delivery.
- Deliveries are kerb side only.
- It is possible a pallet order can be delivered on a vehicle up to the size of a 26T lorry.
If you have any access restrictions for lorries or large vehicles, please speak to our sales team on 01952 641949.
Collection from our Telford, Shropshire, Trade Counter is available for this product.
