Commercial Fruit/Vegetable/Nursery Crops (made in lbs N, P,K per acre)

Agronomic Crops (made in lbs N,P,K per acre)

Prices Effective:  1 May, 2026 

The UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory offers a reduced price for soil samples submitted in bulk (10 or more) for only the Standard Nutrient Analysis (pH, Ca, Mg, K, P, micronutrients, sulfur, lead screening, cation exchange capacity, base saturation). The regular price of the Standard Nutrient Analysis is $18 per sample. The discount charge is $15 per sample. 

To qualify for our discount price, the following requirements must be met: 

1. Ten (10) samples or more are submitted at one time. 
2. The samples are submitted from June 1^st through March 15^th. Bulk sample discounts are not valid from March 16^th through May 31^st because of high sample volume. Commercial vendors are especially encouraged to submit samples during the fall. 
3. Payment (check or money order) must accompany samples. We will not bill at the discount rate. 
4. Label the outside of each bag with a waterproof marker. Bags must be clearly labeled with a number corresponding to the submission form, as 1,2,3,….10,11,12, etc. The bags may also contain up to a 12-character sample ID. (The sample ID can be the chronological number). Zipper lock sandwich bags are preferred. Please do not put the sample ID inside the bag, as soil moisture can smudge the ink or damage the paper. 
5. A sample submission form MUST accompany the samples. Full contact information only needs to be listed on the first page, but do include the name on additional pages. Please look up and list crop codes.
6. When more than ten samples are being submitted at one time, use the additional -sample sheet and re-number as needed.  For example, change 1, 2, 3 … 10, to 11, 12, 13 … 20, etc. 

Please note that the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center will invoice the remaining standard fee for any samples submitted without complete paperwork, properly labeled sample bags, or included payment. If you have any questions, please call our office. 

IF YOU SAVE US TIME, WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY! 

For agronomic soils, hay, and pasture questions, contact: 

Richard Meinert
Agriculture (Dairy/Livestock) Nutrient Management Extension Educator 
Phone: 860-626-6240 
email: richard.meinert@uconn.edu 

Most useful tests: 

• Standard Nutrient Analysis 
• Organic Matter 
• pH only (for quick liming checks) 
• PSNT (field corn and some vegetable systems) 
• Cornstalk Nitrate Test 
• Soluble Salts (where manure or salts are a concern) 

For greenhouse, horticulture, and floriculture questions, contact Extension Specialist for Greenhouse Growers 

Dr. Rosa Raudales
Assistant Professor, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture 
Phone: 860.486.0627 
Email: rosa.raudales@uconn.edu 

For Greenhouse IPM, Greenhouse and Nursery questions 

Dr. Charles Krasnow
Controlled Environment Agriculture – Associate Extension Educator 
Phone: 617-780-0289 
Email: charles.krasnow@uconn.edu 

Helpful Tests for Greenhouse Growers 

• Saturated Media Extract (SME) 
• Soluble salts & pH 
• Plant Tissue Analysis 

Irrigation Water Testing 

• UMass 
• PennState 

For questions about vegetable and fruit systems, contact: 

Extension Specialist for Vegetables 

Dr. Shuresh Ghimire
Associate Extension Educator 
Phone: 860-875-3331 
email: shuresh.ghimire@uconn.edu 

Extension Specialist for Fruits 

Evan Lentz
Assistant Extension Educator
Phone: 860-486-6449 
Email evan.lentz@uconn.edu

Most useful tests: 

• Standard Nutrient Analysis 
• Organic Matter 
• Plant Tissue Analysis for diagnosing deficiencies or imbalances 
• Soluble Salts (where high salts or irrigation water are concerns) 

Extension Specialists for Nursery Crops 

Dr. Julia Kuzovkina
Professor, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture 
Phone: 860-486-3438 
Email: jkuzovkina@uconn.edu 

Dr. Mark Brand
Professor, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture 
Phone: 860-486-2930 
Email: mark.brand@uconn.edu 

Helpful Tests for Commercial Nursery Growers 

• Standard Nutrient Analysis (for mineral soil) 
• SME (for Nursery Crops grown in soilless media) 
• Organic Matter Test (for mineral soil or compost) 
• pH & Soluble Salts (for mineral soil or compost) 
• Plant Tissue Analysis 

For general Lawn Care Companies General Questions contact: 

Home Garden Education Office 
Phone: 877-486-6271 (toll-free in CT, out-of-state, use (860)) 
Email: ladybug@uconn.edu 

For Turf Grass Diseases of Golf Course and Other Commercial Turf Systems 

Dr. John Inguagiato
Associate Professor, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture 
Phone: 860-486-0162 
Email: john.inguagiato@uconn.edu 

Helpful Tests for Lawn Care/Commercial Turf Companies 

• Standard Nutrient Analysis   
• pH ONLY 
• Organic Matter 
• Textural Analysis 
• Discount Policy for Bulk Samples