Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County

Lawn & Gardening

Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension of Atlantic County offers home gardeners extensive, research-based information on many horticultural topics. Rutgers professional staff can answer questions, diagnose plant pest and disease problems, and identify plants and insects.

Soil Testing

Soil testing kits may be purchased from our office. The purchase price of a soil testing kit includes the cost of the standard fertility test.

Each kit includes:
· an information sheet
· a questionnaire
· a mailing bag or envelope.

The information sheet provided with the soil testing kit describes proper sampling procedure. For further information, refer to Rutgers Cooperative Extension publication Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens.

The cost of a standard soil test is $15.00. Other test options are available.

Regularly Requested Information

Home Gardening

Soil Testing

Using Water Soluble Fertilizer

Using Water Wisely In The Garden

Growing Tomatoes

Fertilizing Home Vegetable Gardens

Lawn Care

Other lawn and garden related fact sheets and bulletins are available
through RCRE publications or by contacting our office at 609-625-0056.

Other Resources

	Comercial and Homeowner Soil Testing Learn more about soil testing at Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension.
	If Plants Could Talk Television Series This PBS television show features gardening tips from local university experts, successful farmers, master gardeners, and many other plant experts.