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Discard soil below six to seven inches. In rocky or dry soil Use a plastic container with a hole in the middle to collect the soil as the auger pulls it out of the ground. Empty the soil out of the plastic container into the soil sample bucket after each successful attempt to get a six-inch core.
Manure samples. Take a representative sample – Obtaining a representative manure sample from each storage area is critical to getting accurate test results. The basic guideline is to collect multiple samples, mix them together and make a composite sample. Obtain samples from at least 10 different places and/or depths to make the composite sample.
The Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media. The laboratory provides quality testing and unbiased, research-based recommendations to clients for economically viable and environmentally safe nutrient management practices. The fee-based services are available to farmers, homeowners ...
Use a soil probe, spade or trowel to take a slice of soil 1 inch thick from a hole six inches deep. Place this sample in a clean plastic bowl or box. Dry or damp soil is okay, but soggy soil should be allowed to air dry. Collect additional samples from four to five randomly selected spots in your lawn, garden, or field. Mix the samples ...
Send soil samples in boxes or bags available at county extension offices or at the soil testing lab on the MU campus. Allow soil to air dry before mailing. This protects sample boxes from damage and loss during mailing. For information on how to take soil samples, the following MU Extension guides are available for free download: • Field ...
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Take 5 samples from areas between 500 and 1,000 square feet. Use a clean shovel or garden trowel to take thin slices or cores of soil. The depth should be 3 inches for lawns and 4-6 inches for gardens. Break up the soil and mix thoroughly. You need about two cups of dry soil for each test.
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Apr 17, 2024 · 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 at least three times in different parts of the garden so that the soil sample represents your whole garden when mixed. If the plot is more than one quarter acre, you may want to divide it into sections and test each section separately.
