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Soil sample #926713

Asked March 25, 2026, 10:28 AM EDT

I pulled a soil sample in December of 2025it has been sitting in a container in my non heated barn. Can this sample still get accurate results if submitted this spring?

Clinton County Michigan

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Hi Darwin,

You can still send it in however if it is possible it would be better if you can take a new sample.

Christina Curell Replied March 25, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT

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Soil sample #926713

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