Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Now is a great time to get your soil tested!


As fall approaches and you are planning on starting a new lawn or maybe some fall veggies, don't forget to include a soil test before you get started. The health of your plants will depend on soil quality more than anything else.


What does it tell you?


Your soil test results will tell you the status of the nutrients below. You will get specific recommendations to improve plant health.


- Phosphorus

- Potassium

- Calcium

- Magnesium

- % Organic Matter

- pH

- CEC

- N.A.


Results will be returned 10-14 days after the sample is submitted.


Where to bring your sample:


2 locations:




1. MU Extension

121 S. Meramec Ave Ste. 501

Clayton, MO 63105

314-615-2911







2. Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn

Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-965-3070






What does it cost?

Just $20

Click this link to see a video about taking a soil sample:
mms://etcs.ext.missouri.edu/soiltestdsl.wmv





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