Item Number: TM005
La Motte Soil pH Test Kit
Quick Economical Way to Measure Soil pH
The La Motte Soil pH Test Kit provides gardeners and farmers with an accurate, dependable method for determining soil acidity or alkalinity—essential for maintaining healthy, productive plants. Designed for repeated use, this kit includes high-quality testing components and clear instructions, allowing you to assess your soil’s pH with confidence season after season. Regular testing helps ensure optimal nutrient availability, microbial balance, and overall soil health.
This test is a quick, inexpensive way to monitor the approximate acidity or alkalinity of your soil.
- All you do is mix your soil sample with a pH reagent solution in a test tube
- Match the resulting color to a chart and interpret, using the tables provided
- Chart is graduated to increments of 1.0 pH
- The kit contains materials for 15 tests
Much greater accuracy can be achieved with a pH meter.
Perfect for both field and garden use, the La Motte Soil pH Test Kit offers more precision than simple litmus strips, making it a valuable tool for those practicing organic and sustainable growing. By identifying whether your soil is too acidic or alkaline, you can make informed amendments—such as adding lime or sulfur—to create ideal growing conditions for vegetables, fruits, flowers, or pasture crops.
Whether you’re managing a small farm, home garden, or community growing space, this kit supports proactive soil care, helping you prevent nutrient lockout and promote vigorous plant growth. Need more solutions for soil and crop health? Explore our full Tools & Equipment collection for additional testing kits and gardening tools.
Quantity: Materials for 15 tests
Range: Graduated chart in 1.0 pH increments
Use For: Soil, compost, and growing media testing
Ideal For: Home gardens, small farms, market growers
Benefits: Quick results, accurate readings, supports organic and sustainable practices
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Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb
Dimensions: 4.3"L x 2.75"W x 2.75"H
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This is a great little test. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and the test itself is simple to perform. A great tool for monitoring the pH of pH sensitive plants like container grown blueberries without having to get lab soil tests for every container.