Service
Soil Analysis & Fertilization Consultancy
Soil and leaf tissue analysis interpretation, fertilization programme design and fertigation setup; plant nutrition consultancy based on measured data.
Book a consultation on WhatsAppWhat problem do I solve?
In Turkish agriculture, fertilizer spending is often shaped by seller recommendation or a neighbour’s practice rather than a soil test. This leads to two outcomes: operations that over-fertilize face rising costs, salinity risk and eutrophication; those that under-fertilize hit a yield ceiling they cannot explain.
My aim is to build a plant nutrition programme grounded in analysis, adapted to each growth stage and compatible with the irrigation system — giving control over both cost and yield.
Scope of the service
- Soil test report interpretation: pH, EC, organic matter, macro and micro nutrient balance
- Leaf tissue analysis interpretation and comparison with the soil test
- NPK + micronutrient programme by crop and growth stage
- Fertigation solution, EC targets and drainage management
- Fertilizer source selection (water-soluble, granular, organic, foliar) and application calendar
- Audit of an existing programme: excess, deficiency and seasonal mismatches
- Monitoring and programme updates through the season
How does the process work?
- Current soil test report and any available leaf analysis are shared
- Field or greenhouse conditions, crop and yield target are discussed
- Analysis evaluation and a written programme are delivered
- For fertigation operations, an EC-pH monitoring routine is set up
- Programme is updated at critical growth stages (transplant, vegetative, flower, fruit)
Who is it for?
Growers who have tested their soil but cannot read the report; operations with high fertilizer bills but no clear explanation; those setting up from scratch who want the right programme from the start; greenhouses with a fertigation system but no systematic approach to solution management.
Frequently asked questions
I can get a soil test done myself — what does consultancy add?
A soil test report gives raw numbers; it does not make decisions. Interpreting the interactions between pH, EC, organic matter and macro and micro nutrient levels — and matching those to the crop's changing needs through each growth stage — is the substance of the consultancy. A misread result can cost more than not testing at all.
Which crops do you prepare fertilization programmes for?
I work with berries (raspberry, blackberry, strawberry), protected vegetables (tomato, pepper, cucumber), vine, olive and industrial hemp. Programme structure varies with the crop, growth stage and irrigation system.
I have a fertigation system — can you help with nutrient solution and EC management?
Yes. We set up the EC-pH values of the applied solution, the characteristics of the drain water, and the nutrient ratios that change with each growth stage. A measurement and recording routine is a critical part of this service.
When should leaf tissue analysis be taken, and what does it show?
Leaf analysis gives the most accurate result when taken from leaves of a specific age during active growth. It reveals uptake barriers, antagonisms and hidden deficiencies that a soil test cannot show; interpreted alongside the soil test, it completes the picture.
Do you build programmes from scratch or review an existing one?
Both. For a new setup I build the programme from analysis data; if a programme already exists I audit it to identify excess, deficiency and seasonal mismatches, then correct them.
Get consultancy for soil analysis & fertilization
A program tailored to your field, on-site trials and grower training. Message on WhatsApp for a first consultation.
Author
Ramazan Yıldırım
Senior Agricultural Engineer · Licensed to issue plant-protection prescriptions (Turkish Ministry of Agriculture)
Over 20 years of field experience advising growers across Türkiye and the Turkic states; founder of PR Tarım A.Ş. and Technical Director at Fernabio.
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