University of KentuckyCollege of Agriculture
Soil: Tests: Routine

Material Tested Form* Cost** Test ***
Soil A,H,C $4.00 Routine soil test (P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, pH, buffer pH)
Mine spoil M $19.00 Routine Soil Test plus potential acidity
Greenhouse media G $9.00 pH of paste; P, K, Ca, Mg, NO3-N, and salts in saturation extract
Water**** W $15.00 pH, conductivity, alkalinity, NO3-N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn
Animal Waste**** AW $20.00 moisture (if solid), N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn

* A=Agricultural Form, H=Home Lawn & Garden Form, C=Commercial Horticultural Form, M=Mine Sample Form, G=Greenhouse Media Form, W=Water Form, AW=Animal Waste Form.

** Cost does not include postage and handling. These costs will vary slightly across counties.

*** Princeton only performs the Routine soil test. All other tests in addition to the routine soil test are performed in Lexington.

**** Water intended for irrigation or use as nutrient solution, Animal Waste intended for land application.