Georgia extension service soil test. Extension changes georgia university of georgia cooperative extension programming improves peoples lives and gets results. The soil test report provides an interpretation of all soil tests done by the soil testing lab and is accompanied by appropriate nutrient and lime recommendations. Instructions sample container prepaid mailer and submission form are all included.
A soil test is the fertility gauge for lawns shrubs trees vegetables flowers or. Additional testing services are available please contact the cobb county extension office for more information. A soil test kit is available to order 15 this includes postage paid mailer by clicking here.
Soil test are used to determine a wide range of nutritional deficiencies by providing detailed information on the nutrient status and recommendations for improvementsoil test can be used to establish new diagnose existing and maintain successful lawns gardens and crop stands. To find the nearest office enter your zip code here. We provide testing for soil plant tissue water quality animal waste feeds and forages pesticides and much more.
Soil and water testing services classes workshops and club meetings uga extension offers a wealth of personalized services like workshops classes consultation certifications camps and educator resources. This service is offered through county extension offices in georgia. Just collect a sample of your soil fill out the submission form and drop it in the mail.
If you need further information about your test results contact your local university of georgia cooperative extension office at 1 800 ask uga1. Ugas dario chavez spotlighted in fruit growers news 40 under 40 class university of georgia researcher dario chavez has been named to the fruit and vegetable 40 under 40 class of. Uga extension agents staff and trained volunteers keep local communities informed through county extension offices.
Sample containers submission forms and instructions are also available from your local uga cooperative extension office. If you need an urgent soil test visit this website to order a soil test and mail your soil sample directly to uga soil lab. Soil testing is the oldest of the extension laboratories.
Soil tests are sent to the lab every friday morning results take 7 10 business days to be emailed back. Our most common soil test the routine soil test test for the basic soil nutrients and minerals such as. Contact your local office to see about availability in your county.
Routine soil testing is now available to you for your home lawn garden or wildlife plot through this easy to use sample kit. It began in 1951 as a mobile laboratory on wheels and was discontinued in 1955 as a novel but impractical innovation.