My Soil

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Predictive Nutrient Solutions, Inc
Pricing: Test kits starting at $30 (one-time purchase)
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, Android

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Plant Care

Overview

MySoil provides soil testing kits for lawns, gardens, vegetables, ornamentals, and trees, delivering online results in 6-8 business days with customized fertilizer recommendations on what, when, and how much to apply. Users register kits, collect soil samples from multiple spots to 6 inches deep, mail them prepaid, and access reports via a web dashboard or MySoil Grow mobile app. It targets homeowners and gardeners seeking sustainable soil management and precise nutrient applications.²⁴⁵

Key Features

Soil Sample Registration - Register test kits online with sample type, date, location description, and area size before mailing.
Soil Analysis Reports - Detailed reports on soil nutrients, pH, and deficiencies with expert recommendations accessible in dashboard.
Custom Fertilizer Guidance - Recommendations specify products, application timing, amounts, and sustainable practices.
Sample Tracking - Email status updates and dashboard access for results in 6-8 business days.
Growing Area Mapping - Map and measure areas in MySoil Grow app to organize soil data over years.
Real-time Soil Data - Soil temperature and USDA growing zone information in the app.
Tutorial Guides - Video and step-by-step instructions for soil sampling and testing process.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Single Soil Test Kit	$29.95	Analysis for one sample area with online report and recommendations.
Multi-Sample Kit	$49.95+	Testing for multiple areas like front/back yard with customized reports.
DIY Lawn & Turf Kit	$39.95	Tailored for lawns with sustainable fertilizer guidance.

Platforms & Requirements

Web platform accessible via mysoiltesting.com and reports.mysoiltesting.com for kit registration, dashboard, and results viewing on any browser. Android app MySoil Grow available on Google Play for mobile access to soil data, mapping, and notifications; no iOS app mentioned. No specific minimum requirements noted beyond JavaScript enablement for web app.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Rachio app (sync test results for automatic fertilizer recommendations)
USDA growing zone data
Soil temperature real-time data
Email notifications for status updates
Barcode/ serial scan for Rachio sync

Alternatives

App	Difference
Yard Mastery Soil Test	Direct competitor kit compared in reviews; focuses on similar DIY testing but differs in lab analysis depth.
Soil Sample Testing Kits (generic)	Standard kits without integrated web/app dashboard or personalized growing calendars.
Rachio Soil Health (integrated)	Combines with Rachio irrigation but requires MySoil kit for testing.

Reputation

MySoil is recognized for accurate soil analysis and practical, sustainable recommendations that simplify lawn and garden care for DIY users. The web-to-mobile evolution via MySoil Grow app is praised for organizing data and providing actionable insights like mapping and notifications. Some users note dependency on mailing samples and 6-8 day wait times as limitations compared to instant sensor-based alternatives.

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