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 |