2024年8月29日 · What does a soil test detect? Why test the soil? When should soil be tested? How do I take a good soil sample? Where do I bring the sample? What happens to the sample after I drop it off? How much does a soil test cost? Can I fill out the form ahead of time?

2024年10月16日 · Success in the garden starts with healthy soil. Soil—as much as water and sunlight—determines whether plants thrive or die. Test your soil in spring or fall for a productive season. Learn more about soil testing—plus three DIY soil tests.

2025年2月20日 · Learn how to test your soil for pH and basic nutrients. Once you know what kind of soil you're working with, you can amend the soil so your lawn and garden flourish. We'll show steps for soil testing and give you tips on improving your soil.

2024年12月3日 · Many different analyses for soil samples are conducted at the Soil Testing Lab. The most common analyses requested include tests for pH, phosphorus (P), potassium (K), nitrate (NO3), and organic matter. Learn about the soil tests. Agricultural lime analysis is commonly conducted for producers and lime quarries.

2025年2月17日 · Testing garden soil is the best way to determine what it needs—if anything—and how much. A variety of soil testing kits are available, but how reliable are they? Home gardeners rely on...

2025年1月4日 · The State-by-State List of Soil Testing Labs provides individuals and organizations with access to reliable soil testing services across the United States. You can identify the nearest soil testing lab using the list and obtain accurate and comprehensive soil analysis reports.

2019年4月9日 · Get a soil test, and you can pinpoint exactly what your soil needs to balance out its pH. That means no more playing guessing games to figure out why your plants won’t grow. Tests also check for available nutrients.

Before you start dumping on the lime and fertilizers, your first step should be taking a soil sample to send off for testing. A good soil test will evaluate the basic texture of your soil—and, silt, or clay—and determine its acidity—the pH level.

2025年1月29日 · Soil testing reveals the pH level, nutrient content, and health of your ground. This essential process eliminates guesswork about your soil’s condition and allows you to make informed decisions on how to improve it.

In agriculture, a soil test commonly refers to the analysis of a soil sample to determine nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as the acidity or pH level.