Testing of soil is a fundamental exercise in landscape care, as soil test results serve to inform numerous key management decisions. Furthermore, regular soil testing provides guidance for routine maintenance practices like fertilization and liming.
The University of Massachusetts Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Testing services are available to all. The function of the Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is to provide test results and recommendations that lead to the wise and economical use of soils and soil amendments.
For complete information, visit the UMass Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory web site at:
For additional information, call the lab at (413) 545-2311.