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Soil Testing

Local application for a soil test
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Basics of Collecting A Soil Sample

Tools you will need:
  • Soil prob, spade or small shovel
  • Clean plastic container, pail or bucket
  • Soil Sample or paper bag(s)
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​Gathering the sample(s)
  1. For every 1/2 acre collect 7-10 random soil plugs (this will make up 1 sample).
  2. Remove a soil plug that goes to the bottom of the plant roots: 3' for lawn and 6-7" for garden and other plants
  3. Make sure you do not include roots, thatch, plant material or other debris in the sample.
  4. Mix the 10 soil plugs (sub-samples together) to make up one sample. If soil is wet, spread out and let air dry at a minimum overnight.  If possible let dry a few days.
  5. Put 1 cup of dried, well-mixed soil inside a soil test bag or clean sealed container.
  6. Contact MCSWCD to make arrangements to drop off your sample(s).

Contact

1931 S Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 334-4325 x3
monroecsoil@gmail.com

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"Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land."
                            -Aldo Leopold
  • HOME
  • THE BOARD + MEETINGS and MORE...
    • MEET THE BOARD
    • MEETINGS & MINUTES
  • COST SHARE PROGRAMS
    • Critical Area Seed Program
    • Stormwater Partnership Program Grant
    • SOIL TESTING
  • RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT
    • RESOURCES >
      • AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
      • COMPOSTING
      • RESIDENTIAL PRACTICES
      • RAIN GARDENS
      • INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL & NATIVE PLANTINGS
      • WATERSHED INFORMATION
    • EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
  • People of Monroe Co
  • EDUCATION
    • FREE Resources
  • ABOUT
    • Conservation In Action Info and Map
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