How Do You Test The Ph Level Of Soil With A Ph Meter?
No matter what your level of gardening skill, you can test your soil’s pH. It is an easy task that you should perform each growing season, no matter how productive your garden or how lush your lawn has been in the past. The reason pH testing is important is because whenever you add amendments to the soil, you alter its pH. By testing your soil, you ensure you are maximizing your soil’s — and your plants’ — potential health. Collect 15 to 20 soil samples (about a tablespoon each) from different spots throughout the area you want to test, whether it is a garden area or a lawn. Remove samples from beneath the top one to two inches of soil. Place all the samples into the medium-sized container. Mix thoroughly with a plastic spoon. Remove a small amount (about one-eighth of a cup) of soil from the mix and place it in the small container. Add an equal amount of distilled water. Stir the soil and water mixture until thoroughly combined. Let the solution sit for five minutes. Wipe off the me
