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Posted by kentstar 5b, NE Ohio (My Page) on

Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 8:01

Those of you that live in Ohio, where do you get your soil tested? Ohio State University no longer offers the service. I would like to get mine tested for once, but I don't know where to go to do this. Any help would be appreciated much!

Thankyou
kentstar

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Posted by annpat Maine (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 9:15

I always wonder if a person could send their soil samples to another state's Extension service? I'm assuming that a soil test done in Maine, say, using Ohio soil would yield the same results as the same tests done in Ohio.

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Posted by archdiver 7a RI (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 10:06

I downloaded a soil test application from our local extension Co-Op at URI (Universtity of Rhode Island), and was surprised to discover the mailing address is UMass Soil Test Lab in Amherst, MA. There doesn't appear to be any regulations restricting gardeners from other states using their services.

Here is a link that might be useful: UMass Soil Testing

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Posted by kentstar 5b, NE Ohio (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 11:06

Thankyou! I downloaded and printed the instructions and order form. I'd like to do the testing soon, so I know what to do in spring.

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Posted by kimmsr 4a/5b-MI (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 11:35

Even though the Ohio State University USDA Cooperative Extension Service does not do soil testing they still should be able to provide you with places that do.

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Posted by ericwi Dane County WI (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 19:49

The UW-Madison operates a "Soil and Plant Analysis Lab," see UWLAB.Soils.Wisc.edu/Madison/. Last time I checked prices, it cost $20.00 for a general test, "basic potting mix," for pH, potassium, phosphorous, nitrogen, calcium, & magnesium.

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