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Soil test kits available? #743788

Asked April 11, 2021, 9:40 PM EDT

Can I pick up a soil test kit at the Ball St. Office?

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Rob,

During Covid the MSU offices are closed. You can order soil test self-mailer kits online at the MSU Bookstore- the bookstore link is in this article- https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/dont_guess_soil_test_get_your_home_lawn_and_garden_soil_test_kit_today

An alternative is to take a sample and package it in your own baggie and box, following instructions on the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab website. See the instructions here- https://www.canr.msu.edu/spnl/

There is a form on lab’s site you print off, fill out, and include with each sample, along with your payment: https://www.canr.msu.edu/spnl/Sample-Submission/Home_Lawn_Garden_Information_Sheet.pdf

The fee schedule is here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/spnl/tests-and-fees

You will use test “1B - Regular LG” for lawn and garden, unless you are testing acreage for farm crops.

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