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Bakersfield, California

I am getting everyrhing ready for the patch.
I bought a soil tester kit from Walmart and now it is time for interpetion (cant count off for spelling).

The PH level is 8.0. I have been readingthat it should be around a 7.

What do I need to add?

Thanks
Terry
Ca.

2/11/2007 5:23:47 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Save your money...and your soil and have a lab test your PH. These soil test kits in a box are very inaccurate.

2/12/2007 10:09:16 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

as shannon said, " they are innacurrant" most labs will do the test for a few bucks.
one thing to remember when using the home test kits, is what is the PH of the water you are mixing into your sample?

2/12/2007 12:42:43 PM

Bakersfield, California

Thanks, good advice. After reading you alls (yes I am a OKIE) Found out the college will do it for free.
So tommorow I shall go
Terry

2/12/2007 8:13:54 PM

Bakersfield, California

Thanks, good advice. After reading you alls (yes I am a OKIE) Found out the college will do it for free.
So tommorow I shall go
Terry

2/12/2007 8:14:16 PM