Pulling an infield mix sample is critical to determining the best approach to adding new infield mix to an existing infield. Pulling a sample is a relatively easy process, below are the steps as outlined by Jamie Mehringer of J& D Turf: 1 - Have a bucket and a shovel ready; 2 - Push all conditioner to the side - do not include this material with the sample; 3 - Pull 4-8 samples across the infield at a 4-inch depth; this is the depth that the infield will be tilled/blended. A clear layering of infield mixes should be present; 4 - Agitate the samples and fill 1/2 of a one gallon freezer bag. Now you have your sample ready for testing.

How to pull an infield mix sample

Pulling an infield mix sample is critical to determining the best approach to adding new infield mix to an existing infield. Pulling a sample is a relatively easy process, below are the steps as outlined by Jamie Mehringer of J& D Turf: 1 – Have a bucket and a shovel ready; 2 – Push all conditioner to the side – do not include this material with the sample; 3 – Pull 4-8 samples across the infield at a 4-inch depth; this is the depth that the infield will be tilled/blended. A clear layering of infield mixes should be present; 4 – Agitate the samples and fill 1/2 of a one gallon freezer bag. Now you have your sample ready for testing.


Consistency in testing is critical for amending infields.  All of our samples go to Hummel and Co.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

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