How do I collect a soil sample for testing?

Collecting a two-cup soil sample for testing is easy. (Note: The soil testing labs will specify how much soil they need for the testing or provide a bag with a marked line). In this video, Dennis Brown, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer, Portland Metro Area, demonstrates how to take a soil sample in the garden.

Taking soil samples on the OSU paired watershed research site near Brothers, Oregon.

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