Our Location:
6 Sherman Place,
Unit 5102, Storrs, CT
06269-5102
phone: 860-486-4274
fax: 860-486-4562
email: soiltest@uconn.edu

Office Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm M–F, Closed Holidays

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Soil Sampling Questionnaires and Instructions

To take a soil sample, decide which test(s) you are requesting then follow the link below to the appropriate sampling instructions and questionnaire.

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Name of Questionnaire/Instruction Preferred PDF  
     
Standard Nutrient Analysis
Home Owners and Landscapers PDF  
Commercial Fruit PDF  
Commercial Vegetable PDF  
Nursery Crops (Mineral Soil) PDF  
Agronomic Growers PDF  
     
Additional Tests
The textural analysis, organic matter content, pH and soluble salts tests should be sampled in the same manner as for the Standard Nutrient Analysis. ***Please supply an additional 1 cup of soil if you require tests in addition to the Standard Nutrient Analysis. Only ½ cup of soil is required for the soil pH only test. PDF  
     
Saturated Media Extract
Commercial Nursery Crops (Soilless Media) PDF  
     
Nitrogen Testing
End-of Season Cornstalk Test for Nitrogen PDF  
Pre-Sidedress Nitrogen Test PDF