Soil Testing Introduction
Why Test?
to optimize crop production.
to protect the environment from contamination by runoff and leaching of excess fertilizers.
to aid in the diagnosis of plant culture problems.
to improve the soil’s nutritional balance.
to save money and conserve energy by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed.
to identify soils contaminated with lead or other heavy metals.
A soil test can be a valuable tool in assessing and preventing horticultural, agronomic, and some environmental problems. The tests listed in the Price List DO NOT identify plant growth problems associated with soil drainage, insects, plant diseases (whether soil-borne or not), weeds, winter injury, the misuse of pesticides, or the spillage of petroleum products.
