Services
Quality Soil Testing for Hawaiʻi Agriculture.
Culturally-informed analysis designed for Hawaiʻi's unique agricultural landscape — with results in days, not weeks.
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One Lab. Every Operation.
Makaliʻi Metrics offers Hawaiʻi's own soil analysis service, designed to meet the diverse needs of the agricultural community — from small-scale home gardens to large commercial operations and research-driven initiatives. Every test combines cutting-edge laboratory analysis with insights rooted in traditional Hawaiian land management practices.
Service Packages
Testing for Every
Type of Operation.
From single-field farms to 40,000-acre restorations, we have the right panel for your soil.
Macro & micronutrients, pH, organic matter, and CEC. The essentials for crop planning and amendment decisions. 5–7 day turnaround. NRCS/EQIP accepted.
Tailored for macadamia, coffee, and tropical fruit operations. Includes the extended micronutrient detail that matters for tree crops, with Hawaiʻi-specific interpretation.
Baseline carbon mapping, nutrient analysis, and zone-level coverage for large-acreage land restoration and transition projects. Project-based scheduling available.
Operations submitting 50+ samples per year qualify for volume pricing and priority scheduling. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your operation.
Process
Simple. Streamlined. Local.
From site to insights in four easy steps.
Reach Out for a Soil Test
Contact us to inquire about soil testing. We’ll discuss your needs and recommend the right package. Email or call to schedule a free 20-minute intro call.
Sample Collection
Our team visits your site to professionally collect samples with GPS-tagged locations and comprehensive documentation. No mainland shipping required.
Processing & Setup
We analyze your samples in our Honolulu lab — calibrated for Hawaiian volcanic soils. We send you an invoice and create your dashboard account.
Results & Platform Support
Access your comprehensive reports through your personalized dashboard, with actionable guidance and ongoing support for future testing needs.
Who We Serve
Built for Hawaiʻi Agriculture.
e.g. Mahi Pono (41,000 acres)
Large-Acreage Operations
Diversified farms, ranches, and former plantation land in transition. 1,000+ acre operations needing baseline and ongoing testing.
e.g. HMNA member growers
Specialty Crop Growers
Macadamia, coffee, and tropical fruit orchards requiring precise micronutrient management for yield optimization.
e.g. Bayer, Corteva Hawaiʻi ops
Seed & Crop Science
Research operations and seed production companies needing rapid, frequent soil analysis to manage trial rotations.
e.g. EQIP / Carbon Smart grantees
Government & Conservation
NRCS EQIP, DLNR Carbon Smart, and restoration grant recipients. Our methods meet CEMA 221 and Carbon Smart reporting standards.
Get Started
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Ready to transform your soil health? Get started with analysis grounded in aloha ʻāina.