Plant Tissue Sampling Guide
This Plant Tissue Sampling Guide helps growers collect plant tissue samples for nutrient analysis. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Identify crop and growth stage
- Choose the plant part your lab recommends
- Sample good and poor areas separately
- Collect enough plants for a sample
- Avoid dusty or sprayed tissue
- Keep samples cool and dry for shipping
- Label bags and fill out the lab form
- Pair results with a soil test
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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