Comments on: How to pH Soil Test at Home (No Kit Needed!)

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:17:04 +0000

In reply to Peter. of course!

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:03:51 +0000

will this work on the sandy soil of zone 10A

By: Annette Bochanesky

Annette Bochanesky — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:21:15 +0000

Add appropriate amounts of lime to the soil to netralize the pH.

By: Sarthak

Sarthak — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:54:37 +0000

Can we use RO water for this test?

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:20:08 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Hi Ashley, that could work, but I tend to go more to the end of working with the soil that you have. I choose the plants that thrive in the soil I have naturally and so I have less work and effort to grow a healthy garden.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:36:58 +0000

I have a question. I use a ph balancer when I water my plants because I know my water is acidic. If I need to add water to the soil, should I adjust the ph of the water first and then add it to the soil?

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:44:26 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi Sarah, can you try the test again? It shouldn't fizz in both, it reacts to one or the other (or neither). If your soil is neutral they should stay blue. If you have alkaline soil and they start to turn pink, then you can start amending the soil in the following season. It won't happen immediately, so you have time to figure it out.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:52:29 +0000

Both tests fizzed mildly, neither had a strong response. I’d say the vinegar was the stronger of the two. I planted blue hydrangea and I’d like them to stay blue (or purple). I don’t want pink. Will my soil be ok? Do I need to take action?

By: Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose — Tue, 05 May 2020 04:56:39 +0000

In reply to Heather.

Then you have neutral soil – yay! It sounds like you should be amending the soil to bring it to life. Here is more info: https://gardentherapy.ca/soil-food/

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 03 May 2020 13:57:45 +0000

In reply to Katy. My soil did not change with either the vinegar or the baking soda. I’ve been growing flowers in that area that don’t always turn out the best and some die. What should I do now?