Where to get a soil test in Florida

County drop-off & extension offices

County extension offices across Florida stock sample forms and, in many cases, accept samples for the state lab. 10 of the most populous counties are listed below; the full directory has one for every county.

Not your county? Find your local office in the full Florida directory.

How it works

1. 01

   Get a form and sample the way your lab says to

   Pick up a form at a county office or download it from UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing. Where you pull cores and how you mix them decides whether the report means anything, so follow the lab's instructions exactly.

2. 02

   Send it in

   Many county offices accept the sample and route it to the state lab; otherwise mail it in with the form.

3. 03

   Turn the report into a plan

   When results come back, the numbers only matter if they change what you put down. Enter them in the app and it builds the plan.

Common questions

Where can I get a soil test in Florida?

Florida's public soil testing is run through UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing. Many county extension offices (listed on this page) stock the sample forms and can help you submit. National mail-in labs like Logan Labs, Ward Laboratories, and Waypoint Analytical are established alternatives.

How much does a soil test cost in Florida?

Fees vary by lab and by which package you choose (basic pH plus phosphorus and potassium, versus expanded panels with organic matter and micronutrients). Check UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing for current pricing before you send a sample; the page linked here is the authority for its own fees.

How do I turn my Florida soil test into a fertilizer plan?

Enter your report values in the Lawn Dominator app and pick your lab so units and extraction method are handled correctly, and it compares your numbers against turf sufficiency targets and helps build the fertilizer plan for your grass type.