microBIOMETER® – Quick, Accurate Soil Health Testing in the Palm of Your Hand
Easily assess soil health with the microBIOMETER®—a revolutionary handheld device that measures microbial biomass and the bacteria-to-fungi ratio, key indicators of soil health and fertility. With just a smartphone camera and the microBIOMETER app, this device provides precise data on microbial populations up to 100 μm in size, delivering actionable insights directly to your phone.
Why Choose microBIOMETER?
Designed for use with soil, compost, compost teas, and microbial inoculants, microBIOMETER makes soil health tracking accessible and straightforward for farmers, gardeners, and researchers. Our app, compatible with both iPhone and Android, securely stores your soil test data in the cloud, allowing you to access, analyze, and compare results from anywhere.
The microBIOMETER empowers growers to scientifically monitor soil health, predict production outcomes, and optimize soil management practices. By correlating microbial biomass with soil fertility, it transforms soil management from guesswork to data-driven success.
Kit Contents and Features:
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Complete Testing Kit: Includes supplies for 10 tests—extraction vials, disposable pipettes, extraction powder, a test card, whisker, soil sifter, soil sampler, and capped measurer.
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Rapid, Accurate Results: Provides real-time data on microbial biomass and bacteria-to-fungi ratios.
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Cloud-Based Storage: Access soil health data from any location, perfect for tracking progress over time.
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Compatible with Smartphones: App is available for both iPhone and Android devices, making testing easy and portable.
With microBIOMETER, growers can enjoy quick, reliable, and affordable microbial testing right in the palm of their hand, leading to informed decisions that promote healthier soils and more productive crops.
How to use a microBIOMETER®
More about the Soil Food Web
Benefits:
- Only rapid microbial biomass test available
- Measures bacteria-to-fungi ratio and microbial populations
- Fast, easy to understand, and affordable
- Tracks and records soil fertility
microBIOMETER® 10 Test Starter Kit Includes:
- 10 extraction vials
- 1 10-sample test card for analyzing soil samples with the app
- 1 whisker, 2 AA batteries, 2 mixing heads
- 1 magnet for iron rich soil samples
- 1 soil sifter
- 1 soil sampler
- 1 capped measurer
- 10 disposable pipettes
- 10 packets of extraction powder
Download the microBIOMETER® app from the App store-Apple, or Google Play-Android
microBIOMETER® 10 Test Refill Kit Includes:
- 10 extraction vials
- 10 packets of extraction powder
- 1 10-sample test card
- 10 disposable pipettes
- 1 soil sample plunger
