Re: pH meters
Gene-
We got one of those described (with the probe and polishing cloth) last year. Hubby
is a chemical engineer and believes it be accurate (for what that's worth!)
Barb
GeneBush wrote:
> Hello Barb,
> Thanks for sharing your experience with a pH meter. Don't think I mentioned
> the probs, but you describe exactly what I have in mind. They are on cards at all
> the gardend centers, gardeing magazines.
> They must be selling them to gardeners somewhere.. so has anyone else
> purchased or received one as a gift and actually used it? What were the results?
> Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
> around the woods - around the world
> genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Barb Pernacciaro <bpern@idcnet.com>
> Subject: RE: pH meters
>
> > Boy, this is a good question that has crossed my mind many times. I even
> > invested in an inexpensive pH meter with probes on it (the probes had to be
> > vigorously polished with a special cloth before use), but I never thought it
> > was accurate - I stuck it into a mild solution of vinegar, and then soapy
> > water, and there was little difference in the readings. And now, after
> > sitting on the shelf for a couple of years, it doesn't work at all.
> >
> > I have also tried a simple Sudbury soil test kit with chemicals that
> > purported to measure nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus as well as pH, but I
> > never knew how accurate it was either. I attempted once to grow a blueberry
> > bush here in my limestone-based soil - and even though I treated the soil
> > with sulfur - the bush gave up the ghost after sadly hanging on for a few
> > years.
> >
> > The extension service in our county/state will do tests, but there are
> > several different areas that I need to test, like Gene. And, I sometimes
> > grow Sweet Peas in a garden space one year, then potatoes there the next
> > year (potatoes requiring a more acid environment, I believe). So, is this
> > really practical for a small garden? Maybe just an average from a blended
> > sample would be best for me. I would be interested to hear what others do.
> >
> > Barb in WI
>
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