Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory
What We Analyze
SOIL | WATER | PLANTS | COMPOST | MANURE
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES
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Temporary Lab Closure
Effective August 29, 2022
The CSU Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Laboratory will be temporarily closed while we move into our new lab in the CSU Spur Terra Building in Denver.
Stay tuned for more information on the date we will start operating form CSU Spur as well as our new address for mailing and dropping samples.
NEW FORMS POLICY
To properly process your sample and give recommendations, we need you to FULLY complete our new forms.
What happens if you submit an old form?
- We will call or email and ask you to submit a completed new form.
- Make sure to include soil depth if you would like fertilizer recommendations
- If we don’t hear from you within two weeks, we will cancel testing and dispose of your sample.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am to 5:00
Closed Friday
How to Submit a Sample
Take a moment to review the steps for submitting a soil sample. We want ensure you submit a successful sample.
The Soil-Water-Plant Testing Lab does not test for pesticides or herbicides
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Fill Out a Submission Form
We have specific requirements based on the type of sample you have. Navigate to the Forms page and complete the PDF form that best describes your sample.
Please COMPLETELY fill out the form
Mail or Deliver Sample and Form
Once you have filled out and printed your new form, include it with your sample and deliver it to:
Mailing and Delivery Address
CSU Spur
Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Lab
4817 National Western Dr.
Denver, CO 80216
Contact Us
Lab customer service: soiltestinglab@colostate.edu
Accounting and payments: testingpay@colostate.edu
Lab phone
(970) 491-5061
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm
Except major holidays
Mailing and In-Person Delivery Address
For shipping samples
CSU Spur
Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Lab
4817 National Western Dr.
Denver, CO 80216