MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

A healthy lawn or garden starts with knowing the condition of your soil. The Soil Test Self-Mailer provides you with everything you need to make the process easy. Simply place one cup of your soil in the plastic bag provided, place the postage paid envelope in a mailbox, and within two weeks via an email link you will receive a custom fertilization program to meet the needs of your plants. For more information, go to https://homesoiltest.msu.edu.

What soil test results/fertilizer information will you receive?

• Nutrient levels for phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg)
• pH value and cation exchange capacity (CEC)
• The soil organic matter (OM) level
• Personalized recommendations for fertilizer and any needed pH modifications

The Soil Test Self-Mailer package includes:

• Soil sample bag
• Instructions
• Postage-paid mailing envelope
• Only one sample can be submitted with one mailer

Purchase of this product, does not include testing for soil contaminants (e.g. lead, arsenic, pesticides) or water contaminants (e.g. harmful bacteria)