New Jersey Extension & Soil Testing Directory
Find your local New Jersey County Cooperative Extension office, official state university soil analysis lab, and Master Gardener volunteer plant clinics.
🔬 State Soil Testing Laboratory
Official Lab: Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory
Standard Fee: $20 routine fertility kit
Turnaround Time: 5 to 7 business days
State residents can obtain soil sample bags and submittal forms at any local county extension branch.
🌱 State Growing Conditions
Soil Types: Piedmont Silt Loam & Coastal Plain Sandy Loam
Hardiness Zones: Zone 7a
Popular Crops: Tomatoes, cranberries, blueberries, peaches, turf grass
Garden State soils vary by region; coastal sandy soils need organic matter to retain water.
Featured County Directories in New Jersey (1 Listing)
Middlesex County
Extension Office: Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension - Middlesex County
Soil Lab Fee: $20 routine fertility kit
Phone: (732) 398-5262
Looking for Another County in New Jersey?
Every county in New Jersey is supported by the state Land-Grant University Extension system. If your specific county directory is currently being indexed, you can submit your soil samples directly to Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory or contact our editorial desk for direct local office hours.
Request Local Extension Info for Your CountyFrequently Asked Questions: New Jersey Soil & Extension
How do I get my soil tested in New Jersey?
To test your soil in New Jersey, collect 10 to 12 soil cores from a depth of 4 to 6 inches across your garden or field, air-dry the sample indoors, fill out your county extension submission form, and submit it to Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory or your local county extension office.
How much does soil testing cost in New Jersey?
Routine soil fertility analysis in New Jersey typically costs $20 routine fertility kit. Turnaround time for results is usually 5 to 7 business days.
Does every county in New Jersey have a Cooperative Extension Office?
Yes. Every county in New Jersey is served by the state's Land-Grant University Extension system. While our directory highlights primary regional office hubs and university labs, local extension agents serve horticulturists, farmers, and home gardeners across all counties in New Jersey.
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Sahajul is an independent agricultural data researcher based in India and founder of LocalSoilLab.com. He specializes in compiling, structuring, and verifying US land-grant university extension services, soil lab testing fee schedules, and county Master Gardener contact directories directly from official .edu and USDA NIFA portals.