Mineral Soil Lab Test

Before you plant, know your soil. The Mineral Soil Lab Test gives farmers, landscapers, and nursery growers a precise nutritional profile of their field soil — so you can build a targeted fertilizer program that addresses actual deficiencies rather than guessing. Whether you're managing turf, in-ground nursery crops, or field production, this test delivers the data you need to optimize performance from the ground up.

What This Test Covers

A comprehensive screening of all key soil parameters:

• CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity), pH, and soluble salts
• Nitrate-N, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur
• Micronutrients: boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc
• Sodium

What You Get

• Evaluates nutritional status of field soil for turf, landscapes, and in-ground nursery crops
• Identifies nutritional needs prior to planting
• High-level quality check of your fertilizer program and crop status
• Helps diagnose and solve nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems

How to Collect Your Sample

1. Sample soil every 4 weeks at the same interval after feeding or watering for the most useful results
2. Collect 1.5–2 cups of soil from the root zone at 8+ points across the area to be tested
3. Combine into a composite sample for an average reading across the landscape
4. Seal, label clearly with a unique Sample ID, and complete the sample questionnaire
5. Send within 48 hours via the included pre-addressed 2-day Priority Mail package

How It Works

1. Purchase this test — we ship you a sample collection kit with all materials and a prepaid label
2. Collect and send your soil sample to the ICL Specialty Fertilizers lab
3. Receive your results by email