Characterise
What is in this substrate?
- 1Physical, chemical and product properties
- 2A clear technical summary
COIROLOGY · SCIENCE & GROWING SERVICES
SubstrateLab™
Understand your substrate. Inform your next decision.
Analyse your substrate, compare suppliers or investigate root-zone concerns. Turn representative samples into practical findings for your crop and growing system.
- Physical structure
- Chemical properties
- Practical diagnostics
COIROLOGY SUBSTRATELAB™
What do you need to understand?
Characterise material properties, compare samples or investigate a substrate concern. Formulation development and growing-performance trials are scoped separately.
Compare
How do these materials differ?
- 1Products, suppliers or production batches
- 2Comparison against agreed criteria
Diagnose
What could explain the problem?
- 1Drainage, drying, pH, EC or inconsistency
- 2Targeted investigation and next steps
SUBSTRATELAB™ REPORT
Clear findings. A practical next step.
Your report brings together sample identity, agreed test methods, findings and their relevance to your crop, container and irrigation.
- 01Sample identity & investigation scope
- 02Analytical methods & findings
- 03Comparison with agreed criteria
- 04Interpretation & limitations
- 05Recommended next steps
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Compare materials. Interpret the differences.
Compare representative samples from products, suppliers or batches using agreed methods and acceptance criteria. The report records differences, limitations and any further investigation needed; material analysis alone does not establish crop performance.
Decisions the report can support
COIROLOGY SUBSTRATELAB™
What we analyse
Select only the parameters relevant to your question. Before work starts, agree which checks Coirology will carry out directly, any external laboratory work, the methods and reporting arrangements.
Physical
Particle structure, moisture and water/air behaviour.
View parameters
- Particle distribution
- Fibre content
- Chip content
- Fine fraction
- Moisture
- Expansion
- Bulk density
- Compression characteristics
- Relevant water/air characteristics
Chemical
pH, salinity and selected nutrients or ions.
View parameters
- pH
- EC
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Nutrient profile
- Other agreed analytical parameters
Product
Hydration, format and material consistency.
View parameters
- Block/brick weight
- Hydrated volume
- Expansion consistency
- Material uniformity
- Foreign material where assessed
- Packaging configuration
- Batch consistency
Not every project requires every test. The investigation is selected around the question being asked.
Specialist analytical testing may be commissioned through appropriate external laboratories where required.
Explore Substrate Science
Why particle structure matters. Fine particles, fibre and chips influence pore structure. Water and air behaviour also depends on packing, container geometry and irrigation.
UNDERSTAND IT.
From sample to insight.
Agree the question, sampling instructions, methods, responsibilities, timing and costs before sending material.
- 01
Define
Agree the investigation, comparison criteria and reporting scope.
- 02
Sample
Follow the agreed quantity, handling and labelling instructions; record the batch and sampling context.
- 03
Analyse
Complete the agreed checks, identifying any external laboratory input and the methods used.
- 04
Interpret
Receive a report with findings, limitations and practical next steps.
Where can you go from here?
Continue with analysis alone, or commission a separate development, growing-trial or monitoring programme if the findings justify it.
Compare all servicesFormulate & refine
Substrate Development
How can I develop or improve a growing-medium formulation?
Translate crop, container and irrigation requirements into candidate blends and agreed prototype evaluation.
What you receiveA development brief, agreed samples and a proposed specification with remaining checks identified.
Explore Substrate DevelopmentTrial & evaluate
TrialWorks™
How does my product perform under growing conditions?
Design and coordinate a defined trial, then compare plant and root-zone responses.
What you receiveA trial report with results, limitations and recommended next steps.
Explore TrialWorks™Develop for green infrastructure
LandLab™
Which growing medium suits my landscape application?
Develop formulations for green roofs, wildflowers, drainage, erosion control and habitats.
What you receiveA development brief and candidate formulation for evaluation.
Explore LandLab™Monitor & interpret
Precision Growing
What is happening in my crop and root zone?
Connect sensing, data and agronomic interpretation to support irrigation and crop management.
What you receiveAn agreed monitoring system and support programme.
Explore Precision GrowingLET’S UNDERSTAND YOUR SUBSTRATE
Discuss your substrate investigation.
Tell us about your material and the decision you need to make. We will agree an appropriate investigation and sampling plan before work starts.
- 01Your company
- 02Optional substrate details
- 03Your question
Scope, external testing where needed, reporting, timing and costs are agreed before work begins. You can review your details before submitting.