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SOIL SAMPLE SUBMISSION FORM

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)
• Marker

 
​Gathering the samples:

1. For every half acre, collect 7-10 random soil plugs. These plugs will make up one sample.
2. Remove a soil plug that goes to the bottom of the plant roots. This is about 3 inches for a lawn and 6 inches for garden or other plants. 
3. Ensure there are no roots, thatch, plant material or other debris in the sample.
4. Mix the 10 soil plugs together to make up one sample. If the soil is wet, spread out and let air dry at a minimum overnight.  If possible, let dry a few days.
5. Put one cup of dried, well-mixed soil inside a soil test bag or clean sealed container.
6. Contact Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District to make arrangements to drop off your samples.