WTI SOIL TEST KIT

🌱 WHITETAIL INSTITUTE Soil Test Kit

✅ What it is

• A lab-based soil test kit made for deer food plots

• Tells you exactly what your soil needs before planting

👉 This is one of the most important tools for a successful plot

🎯 What it does

The test measures:

• Soil pH (how acidic your soil is)

• Nutrients:

  • Nitrogen (N)

  • Phosphorus (P)

  • Potassium (K)

✅ Then gives you:

• Exact amount of lime

• Exact fertilizer recommendations

📦 What you get

• Sample bags

• Instructions

• Form to fill out

• Envelope to send to lab

👉 Everything needed is included in the kit

⚙️ How to use it (simple steps)

1. Collect soil samples

   • Take dirt from 6–10 spots in your plot

   • About 4–6 inches deep

2. Mix soil together

   • Put into one sample (represents whole plot)

3. Fill sample bag

   • About 1–2 cups of soil

4. Send to lab

   • Mail using included instructions

5. Get results

   • Usually within about 1 week

📊 What you get back

• Easy-to-read report showing:

  • pH level

  • Nutrient levels

• Exact:

  • Lime amount

  • Fertilizer type & amount

🔥 Why it matters

• Prevents wasting money on fertilizer

• Fixes poor soil before planting

• Makes your plot:

  • Thicker

  • More attractive to deer

👉 Testing soil is considered the #1 step in food plot success