anyone ever sent in a soil sample to the A&M Soil Testing labs? was it worth it? any other options out there?

The information they can provide is very good. What are you trying to determine?



[This message has been edited by AgResearch (edited 10/12/2011 7:51a).]

Also, if you didn't know they have relocated out of the Heep Center to a dedicated facility on F&B Road.

Well, you came to the right place .....

It is worth the price ($17/sample for regular + micros). For most folks that follow their fertilizer label the main help will be with the micronutrients. Just be sure to do proper sampling - lots of small samples, mixed up then sent in as 1 sample.

There are other labs, but they tend to be much more expensive and often time don't use testing methods compatible with all soil types. DO NOT TRUST THOSE THAT USE "NATURAL HOT WATER EXTRACTANTS" OR SIMILAR VOODOO.

My soil is pretty much 99% sand and I wanted to try and figure out how to best go forward when spring time hits and I can do something with my backyard. Right now I'm pretty much letting it rot away. There is a small patch of St. Augustine in the back, but ive read that soil testing helps to determine fertilizers and other things that will actually grow in your yard