[header] How to take an accurate soil sample [title] Obtain a soil sample bag or bags from a department of agriculture extension office. [step] ( listed under us government in the phone book. ) it will contain directions and labeling instructions.
[header] How to take an accurate soil sample [title] Obtain a soil sample bag or bags from a department of agriculture extension office. [step] ( listed under us government in the phone book. ) it will contain directions and labeling instructions.
A second zip-lock bag is better for detecting soil that contains nitrates. [title] Start a potting soil test indoors at a place with strong, moist soil. [title] Fill up the bag with fertile soil. [step] Your soil sample bag will have a label that spells out that you want soil to be fertile. Alternatively, purchase the bag from a commercial testing lab. The cost for either should be around $5.00 to $10.00. It will also contain directions for the overall composition of the soil. [title] Fill a plastic bag or plastic storage container approximately 2 " deep with one inch (2.5 cm) of soil.