{"id":776,"date":"2026-04-13T22:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-miguel\/?post_type=offering-cpt&p=776"},"modified":"2026-04-13T22:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:33:04","slug":"soil-and-water-testing","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-miguel\/offering\/soil-and-water-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Soil and Water Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Soil and Water Testing<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How healthy is your soil? What about your water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Testing your\u00a0soil\u00a0and water can be crucial to understanding the needs of your garden and ensuring it thrives in Colorado\u2019s unique conditions. At the\u00a0San Miguel Basin Extension office, we offer services to help you test both your water and soil, giving you the information you need to make informed decisions about irrigation, plant health, and soil improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy soil is the foundation of any successful garden. Testing your soil helps you understand its pH, nutrient levels, and texture, ensuring that your plants get the best possible start. Whether you\u2019re growing vegetables, flowers, or shrubs, soil testing is essential for optimizing growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re growing vegetables, flowers, or just maintaining a healthy landscape, knowing the quality of your water can help you make informed decisions about irrigation and garden health. We can help you test and assess the mineral content and quality of your water, whether it\u2019s from a well, farm, or other private water supply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Soil Test Kit Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pick up your free soil sample tubes<\/strong> and a testing form at our office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address to pickup soil tubes:<\/strong>\u00a0
CSU Extension – San Miguel Basin
Glockson Building
1120 Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0Contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: If you prefer to use your own zip-lock bag of soil, please make sure it\u2019s air-dried before sending.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Testing Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer\u00a0water testing\u00a0for farm, well, and drinking water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tests provide a\u00a0mineral analysis<\/strong>\u00a0to help you ensure safe and healthy water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n