Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory

Ordering Information

To submit a sample to the lab, download the appropriate form and follow the sample collection guidelines provided. Complete the submission form and either mail or hand deliver to the lab. Payment must accompany sample(s) submitted with checks or money order made payable to University of Massachusetts

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Soil

Routine Soil Analysis - Use This Form for Turf, Landscaping, and Home Gardening

Routine Soil Analysis - Use This Form for Commercial Fruit, Vegetables, and Field Crops

Routine Soil Analysis - Use This Form When Submitting More Than Six Soil Samples And Attach To Appropriate Submission Form

Pre-sidedress Soil Nitrate Test Sample Submission Form

Soil Texture - Use This Form for Particle Size Analysis

 

Soilless Greenhouse Media

Soilless Greenhouse Media Sample Submission Form

 

Compost

Compost Sample Submission Form

 

Plant Tissue

Plant Tissue Submission Form – Vegetables

Plant Tissue Submission Form – Small Fruits

Plant Tissue Submission Form – Tree Fruits

Plant Tissue Submission Form – Field Crops

 

IMPORTANT: During our spring rush season (approximately mid-March through mid-May), the lab receives a large number of soil samples daily. We are unable to process plant material during this period, and therefore cannot promise results within a reasonable period of time. We apologize for this inconvenience.