Soil Nutrient Kit Instructions

Sample Collection

Proper sample collection is very important in obtaining a representative analysis of the soil you are having tested.  We recommend you collect samples in dry weather and prior to fertilizing.  The samples you send for analysis should include a mixture of soil taken from different areas of a garden, or flowerbed, or lawn etc… and free of rocks, grasses, and mulch. You should not combine those from the garden with those of the lawn but send two separate samples in for testing.

Naming Your Sample

It is important that you be able to identify each sample by a unique name.  The name can represent the area of collection or a project. Some examples are: NFB for north flowerbed or GS1 for garden sample #1 and GS2 for garden sample#2 and so on.  This is especially important when sending multiple samples for analysis.

Filling Out Forms

We need certain information from you to properly and promptly process your samples.  All forms and labels are included in our kit for you to record this information.  In general, we need your name, contact information, your preferred method of receiving results, sample with your name and sample ID attached, and test to be performed for each sample.

Instructions

  1. Clear a small area of debris.
  2. Take about 1 cup of sample that includes the soil from 1 to 6 inches in depth.
  3. Place this cup of soil into a clean plastic container.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 four more times in a zigzag pattern (repeat more for large areas.)

 

 

 

 

                   Garden             Mixing       Sample bag

                                    Container

  1. Mix soil in container thoroughly while breaking up clumps.
  2. Place this mixed soil in the small 1 quart zip bag (no more than 1 cup).
  3. Mark label with your name, sample name, date and time of collection and attach to the sample bag.  Or you can write this information on a piece of paper and place it along with the sample into another zip bag.
  4. Fill out Soil Nutrient Analysis Request Form(Word doc).
  5. Place labeled sample bag and request form into mailing envelop along with check for payment.
  6. Drop this envelop off at our lab or take to the post office for shipping to:

Contact us:                                                                                               Red Earth Laboratory

(918)694-9537                                                                                           18120 S Elm Rd

      REL@redearthlaboratory.com                                                             Claremore, Oklahoma 74017