Re: Soil pH

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• To: g*@hort.net
• Subject: Re: [CHAT] Soil pH
• From: k*@comcast.net
• Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:43:58 +0000

I have a cheap 2 prong meter at home, about $30. I used it extensively
while I was taking my Guelph classes. Based on readings, I made
additions to the soil and the subsequent readings reflected what I would
expect, so I think it was reasonably accurate. I've read that these
cheap meters aren't to be trusted, but it was sufficient for my use.


I've never bothered with a soil test for my beds because it makes no
sense to me. Each bed was developed separately and I simply can't
understand how mixing soil from each will give me any relevant info on
any single bed. If it were an undeveloped yard, I could see mixing
samples from several areas, but not in my situation.


--
Kitty 
neIN, Zone5

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> How do you [all] determine soil pH? [Trying to decide if it's worth 
> springing for a meter.] 
> 
> Island Jim 
> Southwest Florida 
> 27.0 N, 82.4 W 
> Hardiness Zone 10 
> Heat Zone 10 
> Minimum 30 F [-1 C] 
> Maximum 100 F [38 C] 
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