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Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Self-Mailer
April 17, 2023
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EmailA healthy lawn or garden starts with knowing the condition of your soil. The Soil Test Self-Mailer provides you with everything you need to make the process easy. Simply place one cup of your soil in the plastic bag provided, place the postage paid envelope in a mailbox, and within two weeks via an email link you will receive a custom fertilization program to meet the needs of your plants. For more information, go to https://homesoiltest.msu.edu.
What soil test results/fertilizer information will you receive?
- Nutrient levels for phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg)
- pH value and cation exchange capacity (CEC)
- The soil organic matter (OM) level
- Personalized recommendations for fertilizer and any needed pH modifications
The Soil Test Self-Mailer package includes:
- Soil sample bag
- Instructions
- Postage-paid mailing envelope
- Only one sample can be submitted with one mailer
Purchase of this product, does not include testing for soil contaminants (e.g. lead, arsenic, pesticides) or water contaminants (e.g. harmful bacteria)
