| | Divide into areas for sampling on basis of slope, type of plants grown, etc. |
| | Take soil from at least 10 places in each area to obtain a representative sample. |
| | Remove one pint for laboratory sample. Label with identification number. Sample boxes are available from your county agent. |
| | | Sample to depth of 2'' -3" for turf and 6" for cultivate beds. |
| | Fill out sample submitting form and take it to your county extension office or mail to LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Laboratory for analysis. |
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