Sampling Instructions
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Soil Sample Submission Instructions
Schedule Your Assessment – Call us to book your sample evaluation.
Label the Bag – Use a permanent marker to write the sample name, grower’s name, and collection date on a sealable plastic bag.
Collect the Sample
Use a clean soil probe or spade to take 3” deep cores.
Brush away plant duff and organic matter before sampling.
Gather cores from areas representing average field conditions, avoiding variations in soil type, vegetation, or terrain.
Mix the Sample
Thoroughly mix the cores in the plastic bag, filling it no more than halfway.
If needed, mix in a larger container first, then transfer enough to fill the bag halfway.
Seal & Ship
Seal the bag with air inside.
Ship the sample the same day via 1-2 day shipping via UPS, FedEx or USPS to:
Thriving Lands
16214 SE Ferrell Rd
Beaumont, KS 67012
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Compost/Vermicast Sample Submission Instructions
Schedule Your Assessment – Call us to book your sample evaluation.
Label the Bag – Use a permanent marker to write the sample name, grower’s name, and collection date on a sealable plastic bag.
Collect the Sample
Take Tablespoon sized samples from a minimum of 5 different parts of the pile or worm bin and a minimum of 12 inches deep into the pile. For large worm bins or windrows, collect 10-20 Tablespoon sized samples
• Mix the samples together in the plastic bag
Mix the Sample
Thoroughly mix the samples in the plastic bag, filling it no more than halfway.
If needed, mix in a larger container first, then transfer enough to fill the bag halfway.
Seal & Ship
Seal the bag with air inside.
Ship the sample the same day via 3 day shipping via UPS, FedEx or USPS to:
Thriving Lands
16214 SE Ferrell Rd
Beaumont, KS 67012
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Liquid Sample Instructions:
• Use a clean, dry plastic bottle. Label bottle with permanent marker. Write name of grower, and sample name and date collected
• Take several samples from the center of your brewer and mix them together.
• Fill the bottle no more than halfway with liquid to ensure enough air in the bottle.
• Ship your sample the day of collection with 1-2 day shipping or overnight shipping via UPS or FedEx:
Thriving Lands
16214 SE Ferrell Rd
Beaumont, KS 67012