Recovered garden container soil - Ask Extension
I am reusing container soil from last year which was bagged compost, potting soil, vermiculite , etc. I’m interested in getting the most out of my e...
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Recovered garden container soil #924336
Asked February 08, 2026, 10:45 AM EST
I am reusing container soil from last year which was bagged compost, potting soil, vermiculite , etc. I’m interested in getting the most out of my efforts to grow vegetables from the soil without adding much synthetics to amend the soil. Do you provide soil testing, and recommended amendments for the soil?
Olmsted County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for reaching out.
Here is the info for soil testing. Extension.umn.edu. Search for soil testing for lawn and gardens. Under when and what to test - written in red - is the place to click on for the form and instructions. This will help you know how to amend your soil. The sooner you do this the faster you’ll get results back!
