The RapiTest Digital Soil pH Meter measures the acidity or alkalinity of garden and container soil on a scale of 3.5 to 9.0 with an instant digital read-out. The correct soil pH controls how well plants use available nutrients, making this slender meter a handy tool for dialing in soil conditions.At a glance Type: Digital soil pH meter Range: pH 3.5 to 9.0 Accuracy: Up to plus or minus 0.2 pH units Operation: Push into wet soil for an instant read-out Power: Batteries required and included Best for Checking soil pH before planting Guiding lime and amendment decisions Garden beds and container soil Acid-loving and alkaline-preferring crops On-the-spot field testing How to usePush the meter into moist soil and read the pH value on the digital display. Compare the result to the plant pH preference list to decide whether to adjust the soil. For dependable readings over time, calibrate the meter with standard buffer solutions as directed.About Grow OrganicGrow Organic, the online home of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, has served organic gardeners and small-scale farmers with seeds, tools, and soil amendments from Grass Valley, California since 1976.
