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 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


