Monitoring nutrients in plant sap delivers detailed, actionable insights into nutrient mobility at various growth stages, empowering growers with timely, data-driven management decisions. Our suite of plant services provides valuable insights into crop nutrition, aiding in informed soil management decisions based on crop performance. Integrating grain analysis, sap testing, and plant nutrition testing allows for better-informed soil management decisions throughout the season.

The results reveal the current sugar production from photosynthesis and its storage within the plant. “It offers an inside view of the plant's photosynthesis efficiency, which directly reflects its health,” Tom explains. He discovered that different pests tolerate varying Brix levels. “Insects target plants at specific health levels to consume necessary nutrients and metabolites. They thrive at these levels because the plant provides the required sugars, making it edible and digestible for them,” he says.

Plant sap analysis enables early identification of nutrient deficiencies, tracks nutrient flow, and compares levels to optimal targets. It helps address nutrient issues before they impact plant health or yields, allowing growers to proactively solve problems. This approach ensures higher crop quality and yield, optimizing overall productivity.

Why Test Sap? Soil samples often miss the full picture. Plant sap analysis, akin to a blood test for crops, can identify nutritional issues weeks before they appear. Sap testing offers 23 nutrient data points, revealing excesses and deficiencies early. Conducted at key crop lifecycle stages, this analysis, combined with agronomic data and observations, helps our farm services team develop custom regenerative strategies, ensuring optimal nutrition and maximizing crop performance and yield.