NDSU Soil Testing Lab
103 Waldron Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 231-9589

We do garden samples! - Analysis of garden/lawn soil samples for nitrogen (N),
phosphorous (P), potassium (K), pH, organic matter, and soluble salts. Your results are
reviewed and recommendations made by professional horticulturalist Dr. Ron Smith.  

Please fill out the Yard and Garden Solutions Information Sheet for each sample.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Why soil test? 

How do I take a soil sample?  

How do I send soil samples?  

What do the components of my soil test results tell me?  

What do I do with my soil test results?  

	NDSU Extension Service Bulletin SF-882 - North Dakota Fertilizer Recommendation Tables and Equations 
			(Check with Ron Smith for horticultural crop fertilizer recommendations)

Soil analysis fee schedule

Soil Sample Information Sheet

Manure Sample Information Sheet 

Advisory Staff (contact these people with soil-related questions)
Dr. Dave Franzen
Dr. R.J. Goos 
Dr. Larry Cihacek
Dr. Ron Smith
Dr. Chiwon Lee 

Soil Testing Laboratory Staff 
Larry Swenson
Joan Gunderson
Val Larson 

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