Australian Sports Turf Consultants

Australian Sports Turf Consultants (ASTC) is pleased to offer the following services:

For homeowners 

Analytical Testing:

• Soil and water pH and EC testing in-house to Australian Standard.
• Soil, leaf tissue and water nutritional testing.
• Soil microbiology testing.
• Organic matter testing (loss on ignition testing).

Please refer to the Analytical Testing page on Turf Finder for further information, including pricing, sampling and submission of the sample(s).

For sports turf clients 

Irrigation Auditing:

• ASTC can provide independent irrigation auditing of your sports field or facilities. Visit ASTC's website to find out more. 

Analytical Testing:

• Soil, leaf tissue and water nutritional testing.
• Soil and water pH and EC testing in-house to Australian Standard.
• Bulk density testing.
• Particle size analysis testing, including in-house testing for quick turn-around (compliance test) results.
• Organic matter testing (loss on ignition testing) in-house .
• Soil microbiology testing in-house.
• Gravel testing.
• DNA testing of turfgrass samples.
• Plant health testing including foliage and root disease testing and/or nematode testing.
• Contaminated soil testing including metals testing of eight heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, zinc and mercury) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).
• Microbiological testing of soil and water for pathogens including Faecal Coliforms, E. coli, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Clostridium perfringens.

Please contact us to discuss your testing needs in greater detail.

Office hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Request a quote