Soil testing is one of the basic crop production practices that often gets overlooked. Fall soil testing can help prevent potential fertility problems in next year’s crop. Soil sampling fields this fall will allow you to get results back from the lab quicker since the volume of soil samples submitted is much lower in the fall. Applying lime as indicated by the soil test is the first step in a well managed crop fertility program. Soil Tests for homeowner lawns, ornamentals, and fruit/vegetable gardens are only $15.00 per sample.. Sample boxes can be obtained at the Extension office. Soil samples are tested at the UT Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville. Complete fertilizer and lime recommendations are returned to you for each soil sample.