Due to the public health concern caused by the COVID-19 virus, UNH administration made the decision to close all University offices and adjust diagnostic services until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this uncertain time.
Walk-in and mail-in samples will no longer be accepted for any diagnostic service until further notice. (Samples received after March 17 will be processed when services resume)
Online Service
For home gardeners:
Ask UNH Extension staff will answer soil,plant and insect questions on the phone at 1-877-EXT-GROW (398-4769), via email at answers@unh.edu, and Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
For commercial producers/operations only:
- Soil samples: In the absence of a soil test, commercial growers should refer to previous soil tests, home gardeners follow guidelines recommended in our factsheets for fertilizing vegetable gardens or fruit trees. If you have misplaced your old soil test, contact Shyloh.Favreau@unh.edu. Soils already submitted to the lab will be processed when services resume.
- Plant samples: The Plant Diagnostic Lab is accepting digital samples sent by email to pdl.digitalsample@unh.edu. Submissions must include your name, phone number, business name, county, host plant, problem, date when symptoms were noted and good, in-focus images.
- Arthropod samples: Our staff are accepting digital samples sent by email to answers@unh.edu. Submission must include your name, phone number,business name, county, where you found the specimen and good, in-focus images.
UNH Cooperative Extension provides soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations to farmers, homeowners and researchers. Recommendations are based on the latest research and are specific to the crop being grown.
The cost per sample varies depending upon the test you choose.
Detailed information about the many available testing options, prices, forms, and instructions for collecting and submitting your soil sample can be found on the Test Your Soil page below.
