Garden TutorSoil pH Test Kit (3.5-9 Range) | 100 Soil pH Test Strips

Very easy to use and read. Gave us good results on our blueberry plant soil which let us correct it. After testing and fixing the soul acidity we have great crops. You get a lot of test strips too so will last a very long time

Not easy to use

I tried this test one 4 raised beds for veg growing that grew nothing last year. They were new beds and had been under weed fabric and stones for years and years, i only added multi purpose compost at that time. I added farmyard manure around Oct last year, and again about 8 weeks ago with a top layer of veg growing compost. I did a slice as instructed in each bed cutting through the layers, mixed up each sample separately. I tested after 3 hours and then after the reccomend for best results, 8 hours. I used distilled water. The results at 3 hours and 8 hours were the same. I did give the strips a quick dip in distilled water for each test after the minute wait. That really helps remove dirt so you can see the results better. All my beds were 7.0. I also tested a fresh bag of Miracle Grow Fruit and Veg compost that I will be using in bags and pots, that came out as 6.0. 6.0 to 7.0 is neutral, the best PH for most plants. I am chuffed. I also have a probe that measures moisture and temp as well as PH. They are all consistent, so I am happy with this product and now feel confident about my probe too. Very happy woth the ease of use, instructions really clear. Also gives advice on how to balance soil that is too acidic or alkaline. Fortunately for me don't have to do that. Unless anything I want to grow needs that type of soil.

I tested with 2 soils, 1 that I suspected to be acidic since a rhododendron is stelled in it, and 1 more neutral. This is confirmed by these pH test strips.Now I should be able to prepare the right soil for my future hydrangea.

So you need to get a trowel of mud and then take out all the none dirt items (grass, stones, etc) then add water - wait 30 minutes minimum or ideally 8hrs - shake it up and then dip in a stick to check against a colour chart. It is quite similar colours and the dirt on it does not make it an easy job.I would say if you have time, good eyesight and already a bit of a hunch where your soil is at then this kit is a good option to consider for the price.If none of the above maybe pay more and get something a bit easier to decipher.

I used this to test the acidity of the soil in the garden . Easy to use with clear instructions

Good little kit .

Easy to use and worked I think 🧐