Wild Blueberry Plant Tissue Bag

Wild Blueberry Plant Tissue Samples

For complete instructions, view the Wild Blueberry Fact Sheet 222, Leaf and Soil Sampling Procedures.

One Sample Per Bag

Cut three stems from 30 clones throughout the field

  • Do not include any soil particles on plants
  • Do not  mix in other vegetation
  • If samples have pesticide, dust residue or soil on them, they must be rinsed
  • Hold samples in dry, clean area free from contamination

SEND samples to:

Analytical Lab and Maine Soil Testing Service
5722 Deering Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5722
Tel: 207.581.2945 or 581.2934

COST per sample:

  • $24.00 with leaves stripped from stems (NOTE: Put leaves in a sample bag and discard the stems)
  • $27.00 with leaves on stems

NOTE: Use a separate container for blueberry soil pH sample

COST per sample:

  • $7.00 per sample (discounted price for blueberry growers only)
  • Visit the Price Increases page (Analytical Lab and Maine Soil Testing Service website) for updated prices

Please make check payable to: Maine Soil Testing Lab

Sample’s Code Name (9 characters only, one name only)


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