Cheap test for Soil PH

[Ballyrag]

Hi All

Not sure if any of you guys test your soil for PH,  seen the test kits at supply stores and i think its way over priced so here is what i think is the less expensive option

Step one the Litmus paper/strips this stuff is cheap and you can even make your own just google how to make litmus paper
or my method online shopping Click me
The Test

1. place 1 to 3 teaspoons of soil in a small plastic or glass container

2. Fill the container with distilled water to the same level as the soil sample. (must be distilled water)

3. Stir or shake the sample vigorously for a minute. , let the sample rest for a minimum of 10-20 minutes before continuing.

4. Hold a coffee filter over the second plastic or glass container, and pour the sample through the filter to capture the solid soil particles but allow the liquid to pass through

5. Dip the litmus paper into the solution in the second container

6. Compare the color on the pH test strip to the chart provided by the manufacturer to determine the pH of the sample



Easy peasy lemon squeezy  

[Davinci]

I bought one of those soil tester kits. I thought there were too many steps, but maybe I'm just lazy. This sounds easier and cheaper.