Hawaiʻi's First
Local Soil Lab.
Built for Your ʻĀina.
Local soil testing calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soils. Get results in 5–7 business days, with insights from local experts who understand your land and crops.
Why Local Matters
Local Knowledge.
Local Results.
From our soil testing lab in Honolulu on Oʻahu, 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.
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.
We serve farms, ranches, researchers, and conservation programs across Oʻahu and the Hawaiian Islands.
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.
Common Questions
Soil Testing in Hawaiʻi,
Answered.
Everything you need to know about local soil testing, pricing, and turnaround.
Where can I get my soil tested in Hawaiʻi?
Makaliʻi Metrics is Hawaiʻi’s first local soil testing lab, based in Honolulu on Oʻahu. You can drop off samples locally instead of shipping them to a mainland lab, and receive results in 5–7 business days. We serve farms, ranches, researchers, and conservation programs across the Hawaiian Islands.
How much does soil testing cost in Hawaiʻi?
Our Standard Soil Panel is $75 per sample and covers macro- and micronutrients, pH, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity (CEC) — the essentials for crop planning and amendment decisions. Large-acreage restoration projects and high-volume operations (50+ samples per year) qualify for custom and discounted pricing.
How long does soil testing take?
Most results are ready in 5–7 business days. Because our lab is in Honolulu, you skip the shipping delays and cargo-flight wait times that come with sending samples to a mainland laboratory.
What does the Standard Soil Panel include?
The Standard Soil Panel measures major and trace nutrients (such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium), pH, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity (CEC). It is a strong candidate for NRCS and EQIP program requirements and is calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soil profiles.
Do I have to ship my samples to the mainland?
No. Makaliʻi Metrics processes samples locally in Honolulu, so testing revenue stays in Hawaiʻi and you avoid off-island shipping. Our team can also visit your site to collect GPS-tagged samples with full documentation.
Why do Hawaiian volcanic soils need specialized testing?
Hawaiian soils are largely volcanic in origin and behave differently from mainland soils in how they hold and release nutrients. Our methods and baselines are calibrated specifically for these volcanic soil profiles, so recommendations reflect how your land actually performs.
Can Makaliʻi Metrics support NRCS or EQIP applications?
Yes. Our Standard Soil Panel is a candidate for NRCS and EQIP program requirements, and we support carbon-smart and conservation projects. We are enrolled in NAPT (the North American Proficiency Testing program) and on the path to ISO accreditation.
What areas and islands do you serve?
We are based in Honolulu, Oʻahu, and serve agricultural and land-stewardship operations across the Hawaiian Islands — including large-acreage operations, specialty crop growers, seed and crop-science research, and government and conservation programs.
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