[Arid_gardener] Re: Soil Test

[Olin Miller]

Take a sample to one of the testing labs listed at

http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1111.pdf

But call first for recommendations about how to take the sample(s).

Our normal desert soil, if there are no unusual conditions, will test around
pH 8, low for Nitrogen, low for Carbon, have some Phosphorus, lots of
Potassium and Calcium, and aqeuate amounts of micronutrients.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bandjlichty at qwest.net>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:56 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> buzz lichty
> 85735
> bandjlichty at qwest.net
>
> We would like to have our soil tested for pH and possible more.  Where can
> I bring a sample and what is the fee?
>