Soil Testing

Find out if your soil is acidic or alkaline without a pricey test kit.

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes or less

Here's How:

Scoop some soil into a container. Then, add a half-cup of vinegar. If the soil bubbles or fizzes, it's alkaline.

If there's no reaction, scoop a fresh soil sample into a second container. Add a half-cup of water and mix. Then, add a half-cup of baking soda. If the soil bubbles or fizzes the soil is highly acidic.

Amend your soil with wood ash or lime, if it's acidic. Amend your soil with sulfur or pine needles, if it's alkaline.

What You Need

A soil sample
Vinegar
Baking soda
Water
2 sample containers

Created on July 30, 2011 using FlipShare.

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