Epic Gardening’s soil test kits simplify the process of soil testing by including everything you need in one convenient package: a collection bag, detailed instructions, a prepaid mailer box, lab fees, and personalized fertilizer advice. Partnering w

Epic Gardening&#x2019;s soil test kits simplify the process of soil testing by including everything you need in one convenient package: a collection bag, detailed instructions, a prepaid mailer box, lab fees, and personalized fertilizer advice. Partnering with Waters Agricultural, we use the Mehlich 3 method to ensure accurate results.How It Works: Follow these 4 Easy Steps to get detailed soil results:<ol><li>Collect Your Soil: Sample from 3&#x2013;5 spots in your testing area.</li><li>Bag Your Soil: Mix and place the soil into the provided collection bag.</li><li>Send Your Soil: Use the prepaid mailer to ship your sample to the lab.</li><li>Register Your Test: Use the instructions on the registration card to register online.</li></ol>FAQs:<ul><li>What lab does Epic Gardening use? All soil samples are processed by Waters Agricultural, using the Mehlich 3 method for precise nutrient analysis.</li><li>How long does it take to get my results? The lab needs about 2 days to complete the analysis, and shipping usually takes 3-4 days. You can expect your results in about one week.</li><li>How is testing with Epic different from other services? Epic Gardening offers a seamless experience with no need for separate mailing, forms, or payments. Our lab provides consistent 2-day turnaround times and recommendations tailored to your garden&#x2019;s square footage.</li><li>Will I need additional kits for multiple areas? Yes. Each kit covers one soil sample. For larger properties or multiple areas, we recommend purchasing additional kits for separate reports.</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>How to register your soil test: Follow the card instructions in your kit or go to <a href="https://test.epicgardening.com/start" rel="noopener" target="_new">https://test.epicgardening.com/start</a>.</li><li>How to check your results: Your results will be emailed to you upon completion. Example: <a href="https://test.epicgardening.com/kit/eg-001933" rel="noopener" target="_new">https://test.epicgardening.com/kit/eg-001933</a>.</li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="2vi6i" data-offset-key="fin6r-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> </div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2vi6i" data-offset-key="4pqea-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><div data-offset-key="4pqea-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; position: relative; white-space: pre-wrap; direction: ltr; text-align: left;">For a step-by-step video guide, watch Jacques explain how to collect your soil sample:&#xA0;</div> <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zKyuwjvBjV8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

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