Posted by jdemaris on December 22, 2010 at 09:30:31 from (67.142.130.26):
In Reply to: PH meter for soil posted by Paul Shuler on December 22, 2010 at 08:11:18:
I can't speak for others, but in general, pH meters are more accurate then using litmus paper.
That's what NASA used to check the soil pH on the moon and mars. Obviously not all meter are equal quality.
The little cheap hand-held meters that I've used worked fine, WHEN used correctly. Electrodes must be clean, soil compacted, and you must know the temp of the soil being tested. Some meters use two separate electrodes, and some have both on one stick.
The one I bought for less then $10, over 30 years ago has never been off more then 1/2 a number on the pH scale which is fine for gardening purposes.
For anybody that claims "none" work, ask specifics. E.g. , how the test was done, type of meter, brand, etc.
I doubt your problem is solely based on pH, but it's worth checking. If pH is wrong, nutrients get locked up and certain chemicals (e.g. herbicides) won't work.
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