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pH testing

CapabilityBrownCapabilityBrown Posts: 11
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Could anyone recommend a reliable pH tester for repeated use on different gardens? Many thanks

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  • HelixHelix Posts: 631
    If you want accurate, them send a sample to a lab in my opinion.   Otherwise you can use either bicarb or vinegar to work out whether soil is weakly/strongly acid or alkaline.  Most garden testers aren’t hugely accurate so would need to do loads of tests and take an average. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    You can check your soil pH on-line now.
    If you type your postcode in to this DEFRA site, you'll get a pretty good idea of your soil pH, type and lots of other soil info.
    http://www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes/#


    Billericay - Essex

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