Hawaiʻi's First
Local Soil Lab.
Built for Your ʻĀina.
Get results calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soils in 5–7 business days, with insights from local experts who understand your land and crops.
Why Local Matters
Local Knowledge.
Local Results.
Our locally educated soil and lab staff understand Hawaiʻi's unique volcanic soil profiles and crop systems.
Fast and Local Turnaround
Drop off samples locally and get results in 5–7 business days. No shipping delays, no waiting on cargo flights.
Local Expertise in Hawaiian Soils and Crops
Locally educated and rooted staff understand the historical context and needs of Hawaii's agricultural and stewardship efforts.
Dollars and Soils Don't Leave HI
Every sample shipped off-island sends testing revenue to mainland labs instead of supporting local agriculture.
Our Services
Testing for Every
Type of Operation.
From single-field farms to 40,000-acre restorations, we have the right panel for your soil.
Every test combines cutting-edge lab analysis with insights rooted in traditional Hawaiian land management practices.
View All Services →Macro & micronutrients, pH, organic matter, CEC. The essentials for crop planning and amendment decisions.
Tailored for macadamia, coffee, and tropical fruit. Includes extended micronutrient detail tree crops demand.
Baseline carbon, nutrient mapping, and zone analysis for large-acreage land restoration and transition projects.
Operations submitting 50+ samples per year qualify for volume pricing and priority scheduling.
Process
Simple. Streamlined. Local.
From site visit to insights in four easy steps.
Reach Out
Contact us to discuss your needs. Schedule a free 20-minute intro call by email or phone.
Sample Collection
Our team visits your site, collects GPS-tagged samples with comprehensive documentation.
Lab Processing
Analyzed in our Honolulu lab using methods calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soil profiles.
Results & Support
Dashboard access to comprehensive reports with actionable guidance and ongoing support.
The Difference
Makaliʻi Metrics vs.
Mainland Labs
| Makaliʻi Metrics | Mainland Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Submission | Drop off locally | Must ship |
| On-Site Support | Local, on-site field visits | Remote / mail-in only |
| Time Zone & Flexibility | Hawaiʻi time — local scheduling | Mainland hours & delays |
| Revenue Impact | Supports local ag economy | Leaves the islands |
Who We Serve
Built for Hawaiʻi Agriculture.
Large-Acreage Operations
Diversified farms, ranches, and former plantation land needing baseline and ongoing testing.
Specialty Crop Growers
Macadamia, coffee, and tropical fruit orchards requiring precise micronutrient management.
Seed & Crop Science
Research operations needing rapid, frequent analysis to manage trial rotations.
Government & Conservation
Enrolled in NAPT, managing projects for State of Hawaii, on the path to ISO accreditation.
Get Started
Ready to Test Local?
Schedule a free 20-minute call to discuss your operation's soil testing needs and how Makaliʻi Metrics can help.
info@makaliimetrics.com
(808) 391-3975