Collecting Soil Samples for Testing
in these soils. You should only apply lime or sulfur on the basis of a soil test. Things to Consider Before You Sample . To get an accurate soil test, you need to carefully collect and prepare soil samples. This section describes how to collect a good sample. Get the Right Tool . A soil probe (Figure 2) or auger is ideal for taking soil samples.
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