Subject: Re: Soil Test Kits
From: michaelross@mindspring.com (Michael E Ross)
Organization: MindSpring Enterprises
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 02:18:20 GMT
Message-ID: <MOD$970924.25007@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$970920.19573@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
"Peter Anger"  wrote:
>
>I am a recent homeowner and am interested in redoing my garden.  I have
>bought a number of books on horticulture and gardening and they talk about
>testing the soil for pH and nutrients.  Any advice on where I can get a
>test kit or which brands to try?
>
>The books mention bringing samples to test labs but I have to imagine that
>home test kits would be cheaper if you are going to test a dozen or more
>samples.  Any suggestions?
>
>-Peter Anger
>panger@planet.net
>
Peter-
A few states have free testing.  NC is one.  Where are you located?  I
saw a list in Organic Gardening Magazine last year and I can look it
up.  The cost and exact tests differ.  OG had a coupl of pay labs
listed, maybe there was a supplier for tests, too.  Since I line in NC
I didn't pay close attention.
Mike