Soluble Salts Test

The soluble salts test should be requested if:

1. "black dirt" has been hauled in and poor growth is observed.
2. there is possible damage from salt used on streets and sidewalks or excess application of fertilizer.
3. the grass looks burned even when adequate water is present.
4. the soil is poorly drained and located in the south central or western part of the state.
5. for golf greens - since golf greens must be heavily fertilized - the salt content should be monitored and taken into consideration when making fertilizer recommendations.

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
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