UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory

08/11/2026

Have a gardening question? Our colleagues at the UConn Home Garden Education Office are here to help. Now part of the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.

Read more: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/08/the-garden-help-desk-you-didnt-know-you-needed/

Extension Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

The Office can address an array of gardening questions about plant health, insects, diseases, when to do routine maintenance like pruning and fertilizing, a ...

08/05/2026

Sick plants? The UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory can help identify plant diseases and other plant health problems and provide practical guidance.

The lab is now part of the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center, bringing plant diagnostics and soil testing services together in one location.

Read more: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/08/sick-plants-uconns-plant-diagnostic-laboratory-can-help/

"If plants are your livelihood, or you just have a plant in your office that’s not looking so hot, we’re here to help you, and we’re really excited to ...

07/06/2026

We’re excited to share that our Laboratory was featured in UConn Today!

Our lab helps homeowners, gardeners, farmers, landscapers, and communities better understand their soil and make informed decisions about nutrients, pH, and more.

Thank you to everyone who supports and uses our lab services.

Read the article here: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/06/whats-in-your-soil-uconn-lab-has-answers/

Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low ...

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day from the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory!

Healthy soils support healthy plants, clean water, productive farms, and resilient communities. Soil testing helps growers, gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners make informed nutrient decisions and protect the environment.

We are excited to share that the Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory is now operating from our new location at the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center:

27A Manter Road, Unit 4102
Storrs, CT 06269

05/13/2026

We Have Moved to a New Location!

Effective May 13, 2026, please drop off or send your samples to our new home in the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center. The Minor Center brings together UConn’s soil testing, plant and turf diagnostics, and Home & Garden support in one place to better serve Connecticut growers and residents.

New Location:
George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center
27A Manter Road, Storrs, CT 06269
(In front of the UConn Dairy Bar)

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory.

This Earth Day, take a step toward healthier gardens, lawns, and landscapes by starting from the ground up.

Test your soil before adding fertilizer or lime. It can help plants grow better, save money, and reduce nutrient losses to waterways.