pH (Soil Test Method):

Test for soil pH using Soil pH Tester:


  • Take 2 gm soil sample in mixing tube with the help of spatula.
  • Add 5 ml Distilled Water with the help of measuring cylinder and shake it       up to 1 minutes.
  • Filter this mixture in the test tube with the help of filter paper and funnel.
  • In filtrate, add 1-2 drops of pH soil tester (Reagent) and stir until the      color is produced.
  • Now, match the developed colour with the standard pH colour rating      chart and note result.

Denomination

pH range

Acidic Soil

<6.4

Neutral Soil

6.5 -7.5

Alkaline Soil

7.6-8.5

Strongly Alkaline Soil

<8.60