Print this page on your printer, fill in the questionnaire, and mail with your payment & soil sample to: Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory, U-102, University of Connecticut, 6 Sherman Place, Storrs, CT 06269-5102.

Soil Sampling Questionnaire
For Home Grounds

Important: Be sure to follow the instructions on how to sample your soil.

Soil tests aid in diagnosing problems resulting from a lack or excess of certain plant nutrients and the level of soil acidity or alkalinity. Other factors which may adversely affect plant growth include soil drainage, rainfall, sunlight, insects, plant diseases, weeds, winter injury and misuse of pesticides. None of these is identified by the soil test. You should receive soil test results and fertilizer recommendations within 7 to 10 days. Do not apply more than the recommended amount of fertilizer. Overfertilizing can cause salt injury, increase a plant's susceptibility to disease, and contribute to groundwater pollution.

Name: ____________________________________________ Date:________________
Address: ___________________________________________Zip:_________________
Daytime phone (in case we have questions):_________________

Your sample name or number for this area _____________________________

Plants For Which Recommendations Are Wanted

Check one:
____Established Lawn, ____New Lawn (not yet planted)
____Vegetables (specify kind):
____Fruits (specify kind):
____Flowers (annuals and perennials):
____Roses:
____Shrubs (specify kind):
____Shade trees (specify kind):
____Other (specify kind):

FERTILIZER: Do you want information about using natural fertilizers? _____
EXPOSURE (check one): ____Heavy shade, ____Partly shady or partly sunny, ____Full sun

If you have any specific problems in this area, describe these below:
 
 

For Office Use:

pH=_______, Soil Texture: __________, Color: _____________, Lab. No.:__________