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Santa Cruz, CA

Im getting ready to get my soil preped for next year and went to my local garden store today to look for a soils test kit. I'm looking for one that tests: Ph, major and minor nutrients,CEC exchange and base saturation. I couldn't find one there that test for all those things. I thought someone could recommend one to me on Big Pumpkins.com. Are there certain brands that are good? It would be good if I could use it year after year. Where can I find one? Thanks for your help.

9/8/2005 8:11:22 PM

Western NY

none. those do-it-yourself things are crap. it sounds harsh, but it's true. check the soil testing board and i think there have been a few posts about which lab to use.

i use A&L, the S3C package, it's under 30 bucks.

9/8/2005 8:22:58 PM

San Diego

have to agree, go with a lab, it's worth the 30 bucks. The store bought stuff stinks. Jimmy

9/8/2005 10:29:02 PM

New Hampshire

agree

9/9/2005 6:48:53 AM

San Diego, Ca.

Here's the link to A&L labs....http://www.al-labs-west.com/
Like Andy said, the S3C test is the one you want to get done.

9/9/2005 10:46:54 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks everyone for the help. I'll follow up on A&L Labs. It soulds like everyone was happy with them.-Creek

9/9/2005 11:07:36 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks for the help Andy. I called A&L today and will be sending out my soil to them on Monday. - Creek

9/9/2005 9:25:54 PM