Original printable tool · v1.0

Soil Sample Field Record

Preserve where a soil sample came from, how it was collected, and what may affect its interpretation.

TerraEvidenceSoil Sample Field Record · v1.0 · August 2026
Record ID: ____________________

1. Sample identity

Sample ID
Collection date and time
Sampler
Laboratory, if known
Crop / intended use
Location, bed, field, or container

2. Site context

Area represented
Approximate sample depth
Recent rain or irrigation
Drainage / moisture condition
Recent fertilizer, lime, compost, manure, or other amendment—and date
Visible plant, soil, pest, disease, or management observations

3. Collection record

Number of cores / subsamples
Collection tool
Composite sample?□ Yes    □ No
Unusual spots sampled separately?□ Yes    □ No    □ None observed
Collection pattern, excluded areas, or other notes

4. Handling and submission

Requested laboratory test / package
Container or bag label matches Sample ID□ Confirmed
Prepared / dried as laboratory directs□ Yes    □ Not required    □ Unknown
Delivered / shipped date
Additional handling or submission notes