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Where can I bring or mail soil for a general soil test including Ph.
This is for several home raised bed vegetable gardens.
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Asked January 10, 2025, 2:57 PM EST
Where can I bring or mail soil for a general soil test including Ph.
This is for several home raised bed vegetable gardens.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Bernard. Unfortunately, the Metro Extension offices do not do soil testing. The only certified lab in the Portland Metro area is A & L:
21830 SW Alexander Ln.
Sherwood, OR 97140
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Here is the web page with instructions: https://al-labs-west.com/soil-analysis/
You can request recommendations for soil amendments, both for pH and nutrients, but need to tell them which plant species are grown in the soil, so the plants' needs are met. I hope this is helpful. Good luck!
21830 SW Alexander Ln.
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Fax:<personal data hidden>
Here is the web page with instructions: https://al-labs-west.com/soil-analysis/
You can request recommendations for soil amendments, both for pH and nutrients, but need to tell them which plant species are grown in the soil, so the plants' needs are met. I hope this is helpful. Good luck!
It appears that OSU also tests for pH and soil nutrients. Here is their fee schedule: https://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/crop-soil/assets/fy23_fee_book_mar_-_june.pdf
