Soil Testing for Homeowners
- Testing Services for Nutrients and pH are provided by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Soils Lab. Testing is free to North Carolina residents except during peak season (December 1- March 31) when there is a $5 fee. More information about testing can be found online at soil testing for lawns and gardens.
image by Karen Neill
- A Gardeners Guide to Soil Testing
- NCDA&CS Soils Lab
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing for Homeowners
- Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens
- Video on how to conduct a soil test
- Soil testing for Commercial Growers
- Nutrient Deficiency Image Collection
Home Testing for Soil Structure
7 min video on how to do quick and simple soil tests to Assess Soil Structure
- Sieve Test
Image by Esther Thomsen, Utah State University
- Hose Test
Image by Esther Thompson, Utah State University
Home Testing for Soil Respiration
(measures Soil Microbial Life and Nutrient Turnover)
3 min video on how to assess soil respiration
image of Esther Thompsen, Utah State University, by eOrganics
Home Testing to Determine if There is Herbicide Residue
Bio Assay, Joe Neal CC BY-NC 4.0
Questionnaire with Feedback to Identify Potential Soil Contamination and causes
Lab Testing to Identify Contaminants, including Heavy Metals and Organics
- Find Certified Soils Professional Consulting, Sampling, and Analyses
- Sources for Certified Soils Professional Consulting, Sampling, and Analyses
- Active Licensed Soil Scientists in North Carolina, with the designation of the area of the state providing consultation
- Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses (search for “environmental consultants,” “testing labs,” and “soil testing companies” by city or zip code)
- Soils Labs
- Cornell University
- Meritech Labs
- Heavy Metals
- Testing Services for Dioxins:
- Testing Services for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), excluding dioxins:
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