Hawaiʻiʻs First
Local Soil Lab.
Built for Your ʻĀina.
Stop shipping samples to the mainland. Get results calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soils in 5–7 business days — not 3–4 weeks.
The Problem
Mainland Labs Weren't
Built for Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian agriculture has unique soil challenges. Continental testing options create delays, inaccuracies, and missed growing windows.
3–4 Week Delays
Samples ship to the mainland and sit in queue. By the time results arrive, your planting window has moved.
Wrong Baselines
Continental protocols don’t account for volcanic soil profiles, leading to misguided amendment recommendations.
Dollars Leave Hawaiʻi
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.
Why Local Matters
Makaliʻi Metrics vs.
Mainland Labs.
| Makaliʻi Metrics | Mainland Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 5–7 business days | 3–4 weeks |
| Soil Calibration | Hawaiian volcanic soils | Continental baselines |
| Shipping | Local drop-off or courier | Mainland shipping required |
| Agronomic Support | Hawaiʻi-specific guidance | Generic recommendations |
| Revenue Impact | Supports local ag economy | Leaves the islands |
| NRCS / EQIP Accepted |
Who We Serve
Built for Hawaiʻi Agriculture.
e.g. HuiMAU
Large-Acreage Operations
Diversified farms, ranches, and former plantation land needing baseline and ongoing testing.
e.g. Kōhana
Specialty Crop Growers
Macadamia, coffee, and tropical fruit orchards requiring precise micronutrient management.
e.g. Bayer, Corteva
Seed & Crop Science
Research operations needing rapid, frequent analysis to manage trial rotations.
e.g. NRCS · DLNR · EQIP
Government & Conservation
NRCS programs, DLNR Carbon Smart, and restoration grant recipients requiring certified testing.
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.
makaliimetrics@gmail.com
(808) 391-3975