The Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Testing services are available to all. Our function is to provide test results and recommendations that lead to the wise and economical use of soils and soil amendments.
IMPORTANT: Current turnaround time for soil testing is 10-14 days from the time samples are received at the lab.
See our Services page for the fees and a description of soil, plant, and compost tests available. Please consult the Ordering Information page for information and sample submission forms.
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Payment Policy: All orders for Soil, Compost, Plant Tissue, and/or Greenhouse Media testing must be accompanied with payment. Purchase orders are accepted for Municipal Offices, Schools and Universities. With the exception of existing accounts, all other orders must be accompanied with a check made out for the total amount due to the University of Massachusetts. When specimens are received without payment, Soil Lab personnel will contact customers in order to collect payment. IMPORTANT: Samples received without payment will be held for two weeks before being discarded.
