Soil Tester

[Knob Creek]

Looking for recommendations for a soil tester.

 

[cockpitbob]

For soil nutrients and fertilizing recommendations? I've used the U Mass Amherst lab. I think I get a pretty complete report, but i have nothing to compare it to.

 

[Enzo]

For soil nutrients and fertilizing recommendations? I've used the U Mass Amherst lab. I think I get a pretty complete report, but i have nothing to compare it to.

This is usually the place to go

Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory

Why Test Soil? Here are five good reasons! Nutrient levels - Test results provide you with soil nutrient levels and fertilizer recommendations when needed. Soil Acidity - Soil pH and exchangeable acidity are measured for the determination of lime requirements. Environmental Protection - Test...

ag.umass.edu

but the lab is closed and not accepting samples at this time.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

For vegetables I have never tested the soil. I plant seeds and let the plants tell me what they need. It's more of a Druidian art and less of a science passed down through the generations.