Farm/Commercial Horticultural Fields Tests

This page deals with soil samples from farm fields or fields being used to grow commercial horticultural crops. The reports for samples submitted with the form below will include crop-specific fertilizer recommendations.

Tests Offered             

• Regular Series (phosphorus, potassium, pH and lime requirement, percent organic matter and estimated texture category)
• Micronutrient Series (zinc, copper, iron, manganese)
• Nitrate Nitrogen
• Calcium and Magnesium
• Sulfur
• Boron
• Soluble Salts
• Organic Matter
• Nutrient Management Phosphorus

Fertilizer recommendations for optimum yield are based on laboratory results, soil characteristics, past crop history, and crop nutrient requirements.

See also:

• How to sample your field
• Soil Sample Information Sheet (.pdf). Includes prices and must be submitted with soil samples.
• Instruction sheet for Soil Sample Information Sheet
• How to submit a soil sample to the Soil Testing Laboratory

Soil Testing Lab, Rm. 135 Crops Research Bldg., 1902 Dudley Ave, St Paul,  MN  55108-6089
Email: soiltest@umn.edu, Phone: 612 625-3101, FAX: 612 624-3420 
Last updated: October 22, 2007

The Soil Testing Laboratory is part of
the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.