A soil test lets you know if you need to add more nutrients and how much, if any, to add. It can save you money and prevent water pollution. Test your soil at least once every three years. Keep the test results handy so you can monitor any changes in soil fertility. You may want to test more often if you have a problem area or if you ve applied lots of nutrients.
Some people test their soil every year to save money on fertilizer, lime and other soil amendments.
How often you test depends on the value of the crop and how closely you manage it. A soil test lets you know if you need to add more nutrients and how much if any to add. It can save you money and prevent water pollution. Fall sampling will give the same results as spring sampling. With fall sampling, you will get results back in plenty of time for planting.