List of local labs: Local Labs Soil Testing (pdf)
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Soil sampling a great tool for home gardeners to assess conditions of their landscape beds, vegetable beds, lawns, etc.
A good soil testing program can be divided into four parts: 1 – Taking the sample We can assist with how, when, and why to test your soils. |
Read this to get started: Soil Testing for Home Gardeners
How to Collect a Soil Sample (video):
How to collect soil samples: https://puyallup.wsu.edu/soils/soils/
Once you take a sample, you must send it to a laboratory for analysis. NOTE: WSU maintains a database of labs, inclusion of a laboratory or consultant in this list does not imply any endorsement by WSU.
Interpreting Results: After you receive results from the lab WSU Whatcom can assist you with guidance. Contact the WSU Whatcom MG plant clinic at: mg.whatcom@wsu.edu
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Helpful Resources:
- Tomato Varieties
- Growing Tomatoes WSU Factsheet
- Growing Dahlias
- Important Gardening Links
- Soil Testing for Home Gardeners
- Soil Tests – Locally
- Master Gardeners Program
- Master Gardener Foundation
- Community Gardens
- Composting & Recycling
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