Treated myself to a PH tester today and I was wondering if anyone can explain the results.
My soil reading was 1 line past alkaline, just into the acidic. Does this mean its good soil.. i guess thats nearly neutral soil?
That's fine; as long as it's around neutral it doesn't actually matter very much. Mine's about 6.5 (pretty much where yours must be) and whatever I grow seems pretty happy.
If I was to sow a couple of thousand pounds worth of seed I might see the point. But after planting for over 50 years I have never felt the need to waste my money. You are stuck with your garden and I am sure testing the ph of a garden is well down the list when moving house.
Thank you Robert. That is very useful to know.
Its all part of my college work Ace :D And testing my soil in various parts of my garden is vital for my understanding of what can grow where.
Springbokgirlie,
I have also bought a PH tester and it also combines a moisture tester it cost less than a fiver but I like watching the needles move when I take my temperature :P ;) :)
Quote from: Mr Smith on April 23, 2008, 20:26:13
Springbokgirlie,
I have also bought a PH tester and it also combines a moisture tester it cost less than a fiver but I like watching the needles move when I take my temperature :P ;) :)
We may have purchased the same one Mr Smith LOL. I have not tried taking my temp yet... ;D