Mackey's My Soil Test Kit

The best lawn & garden starts with your soil!

Convenient Soil Test

• Easy sample submission
• Results within 6-8 days
  
• Simple solution recommendations

Test Kit Includes:

• Soil collection jar, nutrient absorbing capsule, DI water
• Soil scoop (to deliver the right amount of soil)
• Simple to follow instructions
• Pre-paid return mailing envelope

*Mackey's does not charge a delivery fee to mail this kit to you.

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Why Do a Soil Test?

• Prepare your soil for a successful growing season
• Identify deficiencies early
• Solutions for your unique yard

What Does the Soil Test Do?

• Measures pounds per acre per day (Lbs/Ac/Day) nutrient release from your soil
• Recommends products and rates that regenerates your soil to match these demands

What does MySoil Soil Test Kit test for?

• PH
• Nitrogen (N) (Nitrate & Ammonium)
  
• Phosphorus (P)
• Potassium (K)
• Magnesium (Mg)
• Calcium (Ca)
• Sulfur (S)
• Copper (Cu)
• Boron (B)
• Zinc (Zn)
• Manganese (Mn)
• Iron (Fe)
• Sodium (Na)
  

What sort of recommendations does it make?

• Lime
• Sulfur
• Fertilizer
• Other nutrients

How large of an area is the test valid for?

• It is important to collect a representative soil sample. If multiple sample areas are being tested, we recommend separate tests for each area.​
  
• Problem areas should be tested separately from otherwise healthy areas

Ideal for:

• Lawn & Turf
• Ornamental Landscapes
• Organic Gardening
• Compost & Bulk Mixes
• Soilless Media
• Trees & Shrubs
• Food Plots

When to sample?

     Established Lawns

• Early Spring
  
• Summer - prior to the highest level of heat & stress
• *Late Fall (cool-season grasses) or prior to overseeding (warm-season grasses)

     * If only sampling & fertilizing one time a year this is the most critical time

     New/Overseeded Lawns

• 2-3 weeks prior to planting/seeding
• 4-6 weeks after planting
• Mid-season
• Fall (cool-season grasses) or prior to overseeding (warm-season grasses)

     Annual Gardens

• Pre-plant
• Mid-season sampling

    Established Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Early Spring
• Late Spring/Early Summer
• Fall

How do I take a soil sample?