The soil pH test gives a measurement of the soil acidity or alkalinity. Soil pH affects nutrient availability to the plant roots. Some plants like rhodoendron and azaleas, many evergreens, some vegetables and container plants need acid soils to grow well. We recommend this to follow up on pH adjustments with sulfur or lime.

$12.50

The Soluble Salts Test measures the amount of dissolved nutrientsin the soil from deicing salts, swimming pools, fertilizer spills or surface evaporation in arid soils. High levels cause root burn and foliar dieback. A good diagnositic test for roadside soils, container plants and when the pH is very high.

$12.50

The Particle Size (PSA)/Textural Analysis measures the percentage of sand, silt and clay in your soil. These affect the soil tilth, soil drainage and air exchange. Valuble information for building healthy soils and very useful for diagnosing plant problems.

$20.00

The Nitrate Nitrogen Test will determine how much nitrate (NO3) nitrogen is potentially available for plant root uptake. Test values fluctuate with soil moisture and temperature. Useful for dry climates where rainfall is less than 20 inches per year.

$29.95

The Phosphorus & Potassium Test measures both of these nutrients in the soil in order to evaluate two of the three (along with nitrogen) most critical nutrients affecting plant growth. This information is useful to track levels in soil for trees and shrubs over long term evaluation. Also useful to follow up on fertilization applications.

$16.50

If you are applying an animal manure to your garden and need to know what percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium it contains to calculate the relative fertilizer value, then this test is the right one.

$65.00