How To Test Your Soil - Gardening - Soil Testing Kit

Showing how to test garden soil with a soil testing kit.

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Key insights about video How To Test Your Soil - Gardening - Soil Testing Kit

🌱 The soil testing kit helps to determine the pH levels and nutrient levels of the soil for healthy plant growth.

💧 The capsules in the kit are mixed with soil and water, and the color reaction is compared to a chart to determine the required amendments.

🌿 The soil sample should be taken from about four inches down and mixed with water for accurate testing.

⏰ The soil-water mixture needs to sit for a minute for the color to develop and indicate the nutrient levels.

🌍 The color chart showed that the soil tested leans heavily towards the alkaline side (dark green color), indicating high alkalinity.

🥔 The potash reading was very low (light tan color), indicating a low level of this nutrient in the soil.

💪 The nitrogen level in the soil was also very low (almost nothing), suggesting a need for nitrogen supplementation.

🌾 The phosphorus reading was great (dark blue color), indicating a good level of phosphorus in the soil.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 The narrator introduces a soil testing kit that tests pH levels and the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil.

01:05 The narrator demonstrates how to use the kit by collecting a soil sample, adding water and a green capsule, and shaking it up.

01:26 The narrator explains that the color takes one minute to set in and shows the initial color of the soil mixture.

01:44 The narrator compares the color of the soil mixture to a color chart and determines that it is close to 8.0, indicating alkaline soil.

02:00 The narrator explains the process for testing the water component and advises against disturbing the settled soil at the bottom.

02:34 The narrator shares the readings for pH, potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The soil is leaning towards the alkaline side, and the levels of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus are all very low.

03:18 The video ends.

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Q&A

What is a soil testing kit used for?

A soil testing kit is used to test the pH levels and the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in the soil.

How does a soil testing kit work?

The kit comes with different colored tubes and capsules. You mix the capsules with the soil and water, then compare the color to the provided chart to determine the levels of nutrients in the soil.

How do you collect a soil sample for testing?

To collect a soil sample, you need to dig about four inches down and place the soil in a container provided with the kit.

How long do you have to let the soil and water mixture sit before testing?

You should let the soil and water mixture sit for about a minute for the color to set in and take hold.

How do you interpret the results of a soil test?

Results are determined by comparing the color of the mixture to the color chart provided in the kit. Different colors represent different levels of pH and nutrients in the soil.

What do the different colors on the chart represent?

The colors on the chart represent different pH levels and nutrient levels in the soil. For example, green is neutral, yellow to orange is acidic, and darker green is alkaline.