

The cost is $26.Ĭommercial soil sample bags are appropriate for wildlife food plots as well as farm, landscape, nursery, athletic field and other commercial operations. The mailer can be purchased in person at MSU Extension offices or online from the MSU Extension bookstore ( ). You can receive further assistance through Ask Extension or by calling the MSU Lawn and Garden Hotline (1-88), both of which may be accessed through our Gardening in Michigan website. You will receive a report with easy-to-interpret instructions for adding recommended fertilizers or other amendments.
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The mailer includes instructions on how to collect a soil sample, a simple form to fill out identifying what you plan to grow (e.g., lawn, vegetables, flowers, shrubs), a bag for the soil sample, and a postage-paid envelope for your convenience. The Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer is appropriate for all types of home soil samples, including lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables and fruits. It is important to choose the correct soil test for your application. We offer both home lawn and garden soil tests and commercial soil tests. Samples sent to SPNL will not be processed. Please do not send samples to the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory (SPNL), which closed on Dec.

All MSU recommendations utilize the latest research and follow state laws and guidelines, including Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices (GAAMPs), enabling farms to stay within the provisions of the Michigan Right to Farm Act. MSU Extension staff will generate MSU recommendations and send those directly to the client. A&L will analyze soil samples and send results to MSU Extension. Home gardeners and commercial clients may once again purchase soil sample bags and mailers through MSU Extension and receive recommendations directly from MSU Extension. After a three-month break, Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce the launch of a new soil testing program for Michigan residents made possible through a partnership with A&L Great Lakes Laboratories, Inc.
