Where can I get the soil from my garden tested?
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Home exetion office. Or maybe farmers co-op.
Walmart sells inexpensive soil testers here :
https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=garden+soil+testers&&adid=22222222225322651558&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=o&wl2=m&wl3=83494165365143&wl4=kwd-83494166727252&wl12=%7BProductId%7D&wl14=where%20to%20get%20soil%20from%20garden%20tested&veh=sem
However, if you wish to have it tested by a lab,
Here is a company who may be able to assist you.
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/soiltestinglab/howto.asp
Happy gardening! 💐💐💐
You can contact your local home extension office for a soil testing kit. The kits are free and provide a detailed description of how to collect your soil. Once done, you mail it to your state testing lab, normally the fee is nominal or free. It will give you an in depth report of your soil and what you need to do to improve it. Sometimes, the reports are a little tricky to read, if so, again contact your home extension office, there are normally Master Gardeners on hand who can help you with the soil test and provide more experience input on any questions you may have. Soil tests kits that are sold in stores are ok for a quick check, but don't give you a good overall picture of your soil's health.
Thanks, I just don't know where my home extension office is or where to mail the soil sample too. I live in Michigan.
I have found the extension offices to be the most reliable resource. Here is a link to find your local office: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/county