- For testing of available Potash in Soil, first, prepare Potash -3. Add 2 ml (20 drops) of Distilled water in test tube and then add a pinch (very small quantity) of Potash -2 in test tube with the help of side corners of spatula. After homozygous shake, Potash -3 is ready to use.
- Take 2 gm soil sample in mixing tube with the help of spatula.
- Add 5 ml Potash -1 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 2-3 drops Potash -3 and shake it till the colour produced.
- Now, match the developed colour with the standard Potash colour rating chart and note result.
Caution: Keep store tester regents in dry and cool place and away from children's reach.