Hello fellow farmers! Don't waste your money when testing soil pH . Someone comes to your farm, collect a soil sample and go away without examining whether your farm has acidic, alkaline or neutral soil. Let me share with you on how to test soil pH in order to obtain good produce in your farm. Areas to Avoid During Soil Test 1. Avoid taking soil sample along the boundary take at middle of your farm. 2. Avoid areas where there is manure. 3. Avoid areas where there are trees. 4. Avoid swampy areas. Methods Used to Collect Soil Sample 1. Traverse method. 2. Zigzag method. How to Test Soil pH Material Required 1. Soil 2. Water 3. Vinegar 4. Baking soda Take soil from different areas of your garden. Put 2 spoonful into separated container. Add half cup of vinegar. Result: If it fizzes you have alkaline soil with pH of 7 - 8. Best Crop at Alkaline Soil Cabbage, spinach, beans, leek, sunflower, watermelon etc.
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