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Forum: Article: Don't Guess, Soil Test Replies: 1, Views: 16

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telarsteve
Miramar Beach, FL
November 20, 2007
12:37 AM
Post #4212618
What is the best technique for collecting soil for testing? 1. Amount? What part of Garden? How deep? Thanks
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 20, 2007
07:08 AM
Post #4212937
Instructions are usually inculded in the kits.

You want to take samples from several locations throughout the garden.about 6" deep.

Paul

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