I've seen it mentioned a time or two but if there is a thread about this, I missed it.
Have any of you actually USED litmus paper test strips to test your soil pH?
I think I already know how it's supposed to be done. It's not terribly complicated. But I've been looking at litmus paper on Amazon and it's not uncommon to find 5% to 10% of reviews telling that they just don't work. And once again, paralysis by analysis is setting in.
Something between $5 and $15 on Amazon and they'd deliver me something that may or may not work that would give me a bunch of readings. An actual soil test through UT or another testing company might cost me $20 a pop, but that's one sample only. It'll tell me a whole lot more info, too.
I'd still spring for the pH strips if I had an idea of whether they would actually give me accurate information. But I also don't wanna amend wrong, either, as the plants will care. It's also what I eat and what I hope to sell so it is important.
Anyway, I kinda wondered if some of you have already been down this road and come to a conclusion. I'm kinda leaning towards just getting the commercial tests done. But if I'm missing out on a useful tool with litmus paper, maybe I should at least consider getting some. (?)
Interested in your thoughts if you'd care to share.
Have any of you actually USED litmus paper test strips to test your soil pH?
I think I already know how it's supposed to be done. It's not terribly complicated. But I've been looking at litmus paper on Amazon and it's not uncommon to find 5% to 10% of reviews telling that they just don't work. And once again, paralysis by analysis is setting in.
Something between $5 and $15 on Amazon and they'd deliver me something that may or may not work that would give me a bunch of readings. An actual soil test through UT or another testing company might cost me $20 a pop, but that's one sample only. It'll tell me a whole lot more info, too.
I'd still spring for the pH strips if I had an idea of whether they would actually give me accurate information. But I also don't wanna amend wrong, either, as the plants will care. It's also what I eat and what I hope to sell so it is important.
Anyway, I kinda wondered if some of you have already been down this road and come to a conclusion. I'm kinda leaning towards just getting the commercial tests done. But if I'm missing out on a useful tool with litmus paper, maybe I should at least consider getting some. (?)
Interested in your thoughts if you'd care to share.