Below you'll find forms and instructions on soil tests, water tests, plant disease tests, nematode tests, plant or insect ID are available here. All testing must be sent to Gainesville.

Producer Soil Test- These forms have been designed for use by commercial producers. The information sheet on the Submission form is self-explanatory and provides pertinent information for samples submitted to the ESTL.


Crop and Analysis Codes/Fee Schedule*

Producer Soil Test Submission Form (PDF) - English       

Phosphorus Index Test Submission Form (PDF)     

Citrus Producer Soil Test Submission Form (PDF)  

Bahia Producer Soil Test Submission Form (PDF)    

Commercial Sod Test Submission Form (PDF)      

Landscape and Vegetable Garden Producer Test - Both private and commercial clients fertilizing plants in the landscape, primarily home horticulture, should use this form.

Landscape & Vegetable Garden Analysis Codes/Fee Schedule

Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test Information Sheet

Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test Submission Form (PDF) - English  

Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test Submission Form (PDF) - Spanish  

Container Media Test - This form is designed for use by commercial growers using soilless media for container-plant production.

Container Media Analysis Codes/Fee Schedule

Container Media Test Information Sheet

Container Media Submission Form (PDF) - English    

Container Media Submission Form (PDF) - Spanish    

Water Test - This form should be used for analysis of irrigation water or household well water (not municipal or drinking water).

Water Test Analysis and Codes/Fee Schedule

Water Test Information Sheet

Water Test Submission Form SL-133 (PDF) - English         

Water Test Submission Form SL-133-SP (PDF) - Spanish  

Pine Nursery Test - Commercial operators of pine plantations and pine nurseries should use this form.

Pine Nursery Codes/Fee Schedule

Pine Nursery Test Information Sheet

Pine Nursery Test Submission Form (PDF) - English   

Pine Nursery Test Submission Form (PDF) - Spanish 

Plant Tissue Test - This form is used for submission of plant tissue samples. Only blueberry and pecan leaf samples are tested under this option. All other plant tissue samples must be sent with the consent of an extension agent or state specialist. The agent or specialist assumes the responsibility for interpretation of the plant tissue report.

Plant Tissue Codes/Fee Schedule

Plant Tissue Test Information Sheet

Plant Tissue Test Submission Form (PDF) - English   

Plant Tissue Test Submission Form (PDF) - Spanish