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Soil Analyzer????

20 years ago

I have been thinking about buy Soil Analyzer (quickly test the soil pH and fertilizer levels my myself with dual meter). Does it works well? Do you use it? Do you like it? If yes.. Where best place I order it? Or.. Should I buy Soil Test Kit? I saw it in COOP sale last Monday morning. I do not know which one it would be best? Of Course.. the soil test kit is cheaper. Thank you, Kat

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gldno1
20 years ago
Kat, I bought the PH analyzer from Lowes a few years ago; I don't even know where it is! That should answer your question about me.....maybe you would be better about it.

I figure unless I am trying to grow some specialty plant that requires extreme conditions either way, I am ok. I would definitely test if I had to meet those conditions for something.

If I have a large area to test, I just take a soil sample to my local MFA or the MU Extension Service.
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