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Soil Testing Land in Southeast Minnesota

Before you buy land in southeast Minnesota, a soil test tells you what will grow, what the ground needs, and whether your plans for food plots, gardens or a build will work.

How do I test soil on land in southeast Minnesota?

Start with the free USDA Web Soil Survey map, use a University of Minnesota lab test for pH and nutrients on anything you'll grow, and get a professional soil evaluation, often called a perc test, if you'll need a septic system. Why it matters to you: soil decides where you can build and what grows.

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  • Step one: the free soil maps

  • Step two: a lab soil test

  • Step three: can the soil handle septic?

  • What to do next

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