Procedure for Taking a Soil Test
Deciding what fertilizers to add to your soil is dependent on the nutrients that are already in the soil. Without a soil test, adding fertilizers is a guess and a gamble. Leave the gambling to those in Reno.
The procedure for getting a soil test my be new to you. If so, follow the steps below. The main idea is to sample in such a way that the samples represent your overall soil conditions.
1. How many samples? If you have fairly uniform soil conditions, then one sample is suficient. If soil conditions vary, then get a sample for each defined area.
2. For each defined area, for each sample, you will need to take several (4-8) subsamples. This will give a more representative picture of your soil conditions.
3. For each subsample, first scrape off the top layer of grass/weeds/mulch/etc.
4. Next, with a trowel, dig a hole 6 inches deep.
5. Then take a slice of the soil about 1/2 inch thick from the side of the hole.
6. Place that soil in a bucket and repeat this 4-8 times, (for each subsample).
7. Mix all these subsamples together, and take one pint to the Extension Service office. Soil boxes are provided.
8. By all means, ask them to do a Nitrogen (nitrate) test. Without asking, they will not do it for gardens.
9. In about 2 to 3 weeks, you will get results back. Results are not for organic gardens, so you will need to make many adjustments.
10. If taking my class, bring the soil report with you to class. We will discuss this in detail in class.
11. Call me if you have questions... Calvin Bey 479-527-6951
11. Call me if you have questions... Calvin Bey 479-527-6951
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