Sample Submission
Soil Sampling Instructions
- Using a soil probe, spade, or trowel, and a clean plastic pail, sample in a zigzag fashion throughout a uniform area.
- Take a representative sampling of the soil in the area you are testing, 15-20 subsamples.
- Sampling depths are as follows:
- Field Soils - 8 inches
- Garden Soils - 6 to 8 inches
- Lawn - 3 inches below turf
- Combine all samples into the plastic pail and mix thoroughly. Fill a soil sample box with the sample, or package about a pint of soil.
- Fill out an information form and send it in with the soil sample to the soil testing lab.
Additional Information:
Please see "Sampling Soils for Fertilizer and Lime Recommendations" by Darryl D.Warncke, available at your county MSU Extension office.