Garden Series: A Word on Soil Testing

By Tim Goodwin

April 16, 2025

Source: Almanac

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A Word on Soil Testing

Before starting a new plot, one important step is to test your soil. Not only do you want to ensure a lack of chemicals in the ground, but you also need to know if your soil is deficient in essential nutrients or if your soil’s pH (acidity or alkalinity) isn’t in the right range for growing. Otherwise, all of this work could lead to disappointment.

We recommend contacting your state’s local cooperative extension for a soil test (usually free or very low cost). Test results will tell you which amendments you must add to your soil to grow healthy vegetables and flowers. For example, soil pH is adjusted by adding ground limestone or sulfur. See how to take a soil test. 

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