16 parameters
NPK, essential micronutrients and soil-health indicators. See the approved list and parameter-wise validation figures.
Know what your soil needs before you spend money on it
Soilo Essence 5
Certified, patented portable soil-testing technology
Before the next bag of fertilizer, the next crop or the next plant, find out what the soil actually needs. Insert the probes, start a test, and read all 16 parameters in exactly 8 minutes through a Bluetooth mobile app that works offline and speaks your local language.
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Trusted by Aatrral Ag, Vifra SRL, Apex Technologies, and customers across five continents.
Soil. Water. Field intelligence.
Smarter fieldwork starts with the right bundle.
One Soilo Essence 5, one Soilo Water device and ten Field Tags. A practical kit for soil measurements, water-quality checks and consistent field records.
- Lifetime mobile app access
- Basic Ground Intelligence dashboard
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Soilo Essence 5 · Technology and trust
Certified Technology. Patented Innovation. Trusted Worldwide.
Measures all 16 soil parameters in exactly 8 minutes. Portable, chemical-free testing with Bluetooth field capture and lifetime mobile app access included.
Approx. 97%
Overall observed accuracy reported in the datasheet under defined comparative conditions; individual field results vary.
110+ countries
Soilo-reported global deployment reach. Explore customer field photographs and documented stories.
3-year warranty
Free replacement under the applicable warranty terms. Lifetime mobile app access is included with device purchase.
Patent and certification documentation enquiries are handled by the Soilo team; identifiers are not published on this site. The datasheet is not a certificate of regulatory approval.
Global device deployments
Soilo devices around the world
Soilo reports 5K+ devices deployed across 110+ countries, supporting fieldwork by farmers, agronomists and agricultural businesses.
Explore the numbered deployment locations in this snapshot of our international footprint.
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- 8 min
- all 16 parameters
- ~97%
- observed; see validation
- 16
- parameters
- Bluetooth
- offline app
- Aluminium
- durable body
- Chemical-free
- operation
Product overview
Rapid field intelligence, designed for decisions
Soilo Essence 5 uses multi-parameter electrochemical sensing with sensor fusion and signal processing to turn soil signals into clear, crop-specific guidance - feeding dashboards, advisory, carbon evidence, and sustainability reporting.
Why Soilo Essence
Know what your soil needs before you spend money on it.
A farmer should not have to gamble an entire season on guesswork.
What you get
Six decisions Essence helps you make
Not a list of parameters: a better decision before money, water or a season is spent.
01
Spend less unnecessarily
Do I actually need more N, P, K or another input?
Test before you buy or apply, and see where nutrients may already be sufficient.
02
Protect the crop
Is pH, salinity, moisture or a nutrient imbalance already causing a problem?
Catch hidden soil problems early, before the crop shows them.
03
Choose correctly
Which crop, tree, flower, grass or plantation species suits this soil?
Match soil conditions to what you plan to grow, and compare fields before planting.
04
Act at the right place
Which area of my land needs intervention?
Fields are rarely uniform. Treat zones differently instead of every acre the same.
05
Prove what happened
What was the soil like before treatment, and what changed afterwards?
Record before and after, season after season, instead of relying on memory.
06
Earn from soil intelligence
Can I build a business without owning a farm?
Become the local person farmers call before they spend on inputs, as a Soilo Field Partner.
Where it is used
One device, many decisions
Fertilizer and irrigation on the farm, the right plant in the right soil, plantation blocks, programmes, and local soil-testing businesses.
Farms and crops
- Fertilizer decisions: test before buying or applying
- NPK and micronutrient balance
- pH correction and lime decisions
- Salinity and drainage problems
- Irrigation: check real soil moisture first
- Crop suitability and field comparison
- Rice, wheat, maize and cereals
- Vegetables and high-value horticulture
- Organic and regenerative farming records
Orchards and plantations
- Orchards, citrus and grapes
- Coffee, cocoa and tea blocks
- Banana, sugarcane and cotton
- Greenhouses and nurseries
- Seed production farms
- Block-by-block nutrient decisions
Landscaping and turf
- Plant and tree selection by soil
- Residential gardens
- Commercial landscaping and resorts
- Parks, urban forestry and campuses
- Golf courses, sports grounds and turf farms
- Reforestation and agroforestry site checks
Programmes and enterprises
- FPOs and cooperatives
- Agronomists and agricultural consultants
- Fertilizer dealers and input retailers
- Government extension and NGO programmes
- Agricultural colleges and demonstration farms
- Contract farming and agribusiness sourcing
- Land due diligence and leasing baselines
Soilo Essence is designed to support field-specific input decisions. Independent research shows site-specific nutrient management can reduce unnecessary fertilizer use, but those results are not Essence results. Essence does not replace accredited laboratory analysis where regulation, contamination testing, carbon-credit issuance or a mandated methodology requires it.
Two ways in
Find out what your field actually needs
Own the device, or get your soil tested by someone local who does.
Get Soilo Essence
Test your own land, your clients' land or a whole programme, whenever you need to.
Buy NowGet tested by a Field Partner
No hardware to buy. A local Soilo Field Partner tests your soil and explains the result.
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Field readings on your phone
Track NPK, moisture and temperature for every field, and capture precise farm data with one tap.
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How it works
How Soilo calculates soil testing results
The integrated probe lists seven measurement channels: EC, temperature, moisture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Reported outputs combine sensor signals, calibration and software processing, including derived indicators such as salinity. Sixteen reported parameters do not mean sixteen independent physical sensors. The datasheet’s analytical-method labels describe its evaluation table and do not establish that every laboratory technique is built into the portable device. Approximately 97% overall observed accuracy across tested parameters under defined comparative validation conditions, as stated in the Soilo Essence datasheet.
What makes it special
Built for the field, by farmers, for farmers
Portable, real-time testing
An integrated probe captures field signals for calibration and software processing; reported indicators are not sixteen separate physical sensors.
Offline mobile app
Connects over Bluetooth, works without internet, and is available in local languages.
Affordable & chemical-free
Accurate field screening with a clean, chemical-free operation for any crop.
Durable aluminium body
A rugged aluminium build designed to be safe across all fields and crops.
Understand each reading's measurement status
Reports combine direct sensor signals with algorithmically derived or estimated indicators. Preserve the device, method, calibration, site and sampling timestamp. Accuracy depends on parameter and conditions; laboratory confirmation may be required. An organic-carbon indicator is not a SOC stock measurement or automatically a carbon-credit input. Offline readings reach the dashboard after synchronisation.
Signals and derived indicators
16 approved soil parameters and indicators
The visible report can be configured by SKU, crop, and customer requirement.
Macronutrients
- Nitrogen (N)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Potassium (K)
Micronutrients
- Boron (B)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Copper (Cu)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Iron (Fe)
Other nutrients
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sulphur (S)
Soil properties and indicators
- pH
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Electrical Conductivity (EC)
- Salinity
- Organic Carbon
How it works
From probe to recommendation in five steps
- 1
Insert into soil
Place the probe assembly vertically into prepared, representative soil.
- 2
Start & wait 8 minutes
Start the test in the app and let the full cycle complete.
- 3
See results in the app
Readings sync over Bluetooth into a clear, crop-wise report.
- 4
Validate AI suggestions
Confirm crop, growth stage, and plot size, then review priority actions.
- 5
Download the report
Save or share for records, advisory, procurement, or documentation.
Every report includes
A complete, decision-ready soil report
Soil health score
A numeric score summarising overall condition and urgency.
Environmental snapshot
Temperature, moisture, and humidity context where configured.
Nutrient composition
Measured value, optimal range, and status for each parameter.
Crop advisory
Fertilizer prescription, priority actions, and a re-test schedule.
Sample report
Ginger · Early vegetative
Device ID · SLO-MRD-0042
| Parameter | Value | Optimal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil pH | 5.2 | 6.0 - 7.0 | LOW |
| Nitrogen (N) | 36 kg/ha | 50 - 100 | LOW |
| Phosphorus (P) | 18 kg/ha | 30 - 60 | LOW |
| Potassium (K) | 28 kg/ha | 20 - 50 | OPTIMAL |
| EC / Salinity | 1.6 dS/m | < 2.5 | OPTIMAL |
| Organic Carbon | 0.38 % | 0.5 - 0.75 | LOW |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.18 mg/kg | 1.0 - 3.0 | CRITICAL |
| Iron (Fe) | 4.2 mg/kg | 4.5 - 10.0 | LOW |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.9 mg/kg | 0.5 - 2.0 | OPTIMAL |
| Sulphur (S) | 14 mg/kg | 10 - 20 | OPTIMAL |
| Boron (B) | 0.3 mg/kg | 0.5 - 1.0 | LOW |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.04 mg/kg | 0.05 - 0.1 | LOW |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 88 mg/kg | 100 - 400 | LOW |
| Temperature | 28 °C | 20 - 30 | OPTIMAL |
| Moisture | 43 % | 40 - 60 | OPTIMAL |
Illustrative values from a sample field report. Actual readings vary by soil, crop, and location.
AI recommendation layer
An AI-assisted agronomy layer
Soilo maps readings against crop type, growth stage, plot size, and agronomic ranges to classify each parameter as critical, low, optimal, or monitor - then generates practical next steps and a fertilizer prescription. It is an AI-assisted layer supported by field data and agronomic rules, not autonomous final agronomist approval.
Proprietary AI engine
Trained on internal and government-published datasets.
Vernacular NLP
Local-language guidance for farmers globally.
Offline-first
Core testing and advisory work without internet.
Live monitoring
Repeated readings become graphs for easy review.
Honest comparison
Field device and laboratory - complementary, not interchangeable
Soilo Essence 5 is a rapid field intelligence system for decision-making. For regulated audits, subsidy claims, or legal disputes, conventional laboratory testing may still be required as the reference method.
| Capability | Soilo Essence 5 | Laboratory |
|---|---|---|
| Speed of result | 8 minutes | Days |
| Coverage / frequency | High | Limited |
| Works on-field, offline | ||
| AI crop advisory | ||
| Reference-grade calibration | For validation | |
| Cost per reading | Low | Higher |
The strongest assurance comes from side-by-side validation against lab results for the same soil type, geography, and crop. For institutional deployments, periodic lab comparison keeps field data trustworthy over time.
Correct field use
Get reliable readings every time
- Choose a representative point - avoid fertiliser lumps, stones, roots, and field edges
- Clear surface debris; soil should be firm and moist enough for probe contact
- Insert the probe assembly vertically until stable; do not shake during the test
- Confirm crop, growth stage, and plot size before acting on recommendations
- Take multiple readings across zones and use the average trend for commercial decisions
- Re-test after corrective action, irrigation, or a crop-stage change
Mobile App
Download the Soilo App
Connect your device, run soil tests, and view reports from anywhere. The app works offline over Bluetooth.
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Trusted by customers worldwide
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Everything you need to decide
What is in the box, how orders work and why buyers trust it. Talk to our team for availability and pricing.
What is in the box
Soilo Essence 5 device, soil probe sensor, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide.
Plans and bulk orders
One-time device purchase. Lifetime mobile app access included. No monthly or annual mobile app subscription fees.
Orders of 10 or more devices include the Ground Intelligence Dashboard as standard.
Request bulk pricingWhy buyers trust it
- Certified, patented portable soil-testing technology
- Measures all 16 soil parameters in exactly 8 minutes.
- Approx. 97% observed accuracy under documented comparative conditions
- Calibrated for global use
- 5,000+ devices deployed globally
- Soilo-reported reach across 110+ countries
FAQ
Soilo Essence 5 - FAQ
Field Partner Program
Own your territory
Build a local soil-testing business with a refundable deposit and a simple pay-per-test model.
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Get Soilo Essence 5
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Free personalised planning tool
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Soilo Soil Health Advisor
Understand your measured soil results and plan the next agronomic review.
$3.00 USD
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- Supported nutrient guidance
- Crop-specific action plan
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An official franchise combining environmental services, technology and approved Soilo Farm retail. US$1,000 mandatory franchise fee. Minimum 200 sq ft commercial premises.
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