Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Offering Limited Quantity of Free Soil Tests
Posted on Aug. 27th, 2010
OLATHE, Kan. — Knowing the base fertility of the soil is important for proper plant growth. This is especially important as the time for fall lawn reseeding quickly approaches. Soil testing is the only way to know the nutrient levels in your soil. Applying fertilizer without a current soil test is sure to cost you in either over application or under production. Applying the proper amount also decreases runoff that can pollute waterways.
Through a grant provided by Johnson County Stormwater Management, a limited number of free soil tests are available from Johnson County K-State Research and Extension. The free tests are good for a routine soil analysis which tests the pH, phosphorus and potassium levels of the soil.
Johnson County homeowners are eligible to receive one free test per household. Johnson County agriculture producers, which includes pastures, row crops and commercial horticulture, are eligible to receive up to five free agriculture soil tests
The test is available on a first-come basis. Samples need to be brought or mailed to the Johnson County Extension office at 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1500, Olathe, KS 66061.
To take advantage of this opportunity and learn the specific procedures for collecting a proper sample, or to learn of additional tests that are available for a nominal fee, click here for homeowners, click here for Ag producers, or call (913) 715-7000.
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