Soil Analysis Resources
UCCE San Mateo/San Francisco does not have a soil analysis laboratory to offer these services to the public, but here is a list of soil and heavy metal testing labs we recommend..
SOIL ANALYSIS/PLANT DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
The labs we commonly recommend are:
(Please check prices and ask how to best collect the samples.)
SOIL TESTING:
Soil and Plant Lab
Santa Clara
408-727-0330
Perry Lab
Watsonville
831-722-7606
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Grass Valley
888-784-1722
HEAVY METAL TESTING:
University of Massachusetts
413-545-2311
Soil Control Lab (does lead testing plus metals screening)
Watsonville
831-724-5422
PLANT DISEASE DIAGNOSIS:
Soil and Plant lab
Santa Clara
408-727-0330