Soil Testing
Maintaining a healthy soil is key to growing healthy plants. Keys to a healthy soil include: incorporating organic matter (such as compost) regularly, improving aeration and decreasing compaction, and maintaining ideal soil pH and nutrient levels. Maintaining soil pH and nutrient levels requires a regular soil nutrient test. We recommend that you test your soil every 3-5 years.
Soil Information Sheets
Soil Testing Guide Handout
Soil Texture
Knowing the texture of your garden soil is important. The texture can tell you how well the soil holds water, soil strength, and natural soil fertility. You can use a simple jar test to learn this information.