Submitting Samples for Analysis

Follow instructions for collecting samples

• Lawn/Garden and Professional Turf
• Farm Field/Horticultural Field
• Greenhouse and Nursery

Place sample boxes or bags in a shipping container, or wrap in heavy paper.

Download/print the Soil Sample Information Sheet

• Lawn/Garden and Professional Turf (.pdf)
• Farm Field/Horticultural Field (.pdf)

Fill out the information sheet as completely as possible so that accurate recommendations can be given. Keep a copy for your records. Place the sample in a tightly sealed container or bag (e.g. a clean disposable food container or bag). If you have trouble printing the form, send us an email to request a printed form.  See "About Us" for contact information.

Payment

Prices for testing are listed on the Information Sheets. Enclose a check payable to the University of Minnesota for all services requested. Do not send cash. The University of Minnesota will not be responsible for cash sent through the mail. The sender pays the postage.

Sending Soil Samples

DUE TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE AREA, IT IS BEST TO MAIL THE SAMPLE

• Mailing

Enclose the information sheet along with a check made out to the University of Minnesota and mail to:

Soil Testing Laboratory
University of Minnsota
1902 Dudley Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108

• Delivery

The sample can also be brought to the laboratory. Fill out the information sheet along with a check made out to the University of Minnesota and bring to:

Room 135 Crops Research Building
University of Minnesota
St. Paul Campus

(See About Us page for directions)

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: May 6, 2010

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.