Soil Sampling

The first soil sample is $50 with each additional soil sample costing $35 each.

We will contact you to schedule an appointment for this fall after harvest.  Each sample is prepared and mailed for analysis to Maine Soil Testing Service at the University of Maine in Orono. The standard soil test is the most economical way to check pH, organic matter, lead contamination, and all other essential nutrients. You will receive recommendations to adjust soil conditions and soil management practices to maximize growth and productivity tailored to your own growth goals and standards of practice.

Once your purchase is made, our Conservation Planner will contact you to schedule an appointment to come out to your property. Site visits can also include other technical assistance such as plant identification, garden planning, and recommendations for invasive plant treatment.  Our Conservation Planner will follow up by email with test results and further recommendations within 3 weeks of the visit.

When making your purchase, please keep in mind that one sample can easily cover one lawn or garden area.  You can also get results for different plant interests and concerns from one sample. For example, if you are interested in what your soil needs for your home garden and your perennial beds, that can be determined from one test. If your area is larger or has other concerns (like contamination) our planner may recommend multiple tests once seeing the location.