Free Soil Testing Service

Grow healthy, grow smart—with ROOTS!

New Britain ROOTS offers free soil testing to help residents, schools, and community organizations ensure their soil is safe and productive for growing food.

 

What We Test For

Our soil testing service screens for:

  • Lead and other heavy metals

  • pH levels

  • Organic matter and nutrient levels (as available)

Who Can Use This Service?

We provide free testing for:

  • New Britain residents

  • Businesses and Community organizations

    within the city

 

How It Works

  1. Fill out the Free Soil Test form on our website and ROOTS staff will reach out to schedule our visit.

  2. On the day of the visit, we will take 1-2 cups of soil from your garden or yard. Minimal digging is required.

  3. We will mail your soil sample to UConn Agriculture Experiment Station for analysis.

  4. Results take 2-3 weeks after the test date. We will reach out with your results along with tips on next steps.