What is the Soil Testing Laboratory at the University of Minnesota?
The University of Minnesota Soil Testing Laboratory is a service that provides soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations for farmers, nurseries, florists, turf managers, homeowners and gardeners. We analyze between 10,000-15,000 samples each year and support ourselves from the fees that we collect from our customers. How do I get a Soil Testing Kit? A kit can be obtained directly from the Soil Testing Laboratory at 612-625-3101 or from your local County Extension Office. The laboratory can also be reached from the Yard and Garden Line at (612) 624-4771. Select #4 from the main voice mail menu. The kit contains an information sheet describing how to take a sample, the cost of analysis and where to send the sample. The kit will also contain two soil sample bags that you can use to transport the sample. What will the test tell me (and not tell me)? The tests provided by the Soil Testing Laboratory are for the purpose of evaluating the soil fertility and soil pH level (regular test), an
