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How to Do a Soil Test

Collect soil from six different areas around the garden, using a trowel or spoon. In each area, dig six inches deep and remove a sample of soil without collecting roots, mulch, or stones. Mix samples in a quart jar. Place the sample in a paper bag and send it to a soil lab or nearby county extension service. Use a soil test kit from a garden center or nursery to test the sample yourself.


 

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