LaMotte SOIL pH KIT B - Manual

SOIL pH KIT
MODEL B · CODE 5803
QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE
60 mL pH Indicator Solution 5701DR-H
2 Test Tube, 1-8 mL 0755
1 Color Chart, pH 1353
COL LECTING THE SOIL SAM PLE
1. Divide your garden into areas for sampling so that each
sample is representative of the soil in which the plants are
to be grown.
2. Take soil from at least five spots at random in each area.
3. Scrape away surface litter and take the sample to a depth of
six inches. Avoid sampling the soil when it is very wet.
4. Take each sample from an area and mix well.
5. Place these samples in a suitable container, such as plastic
bag or paper cup.
6. Number the samples and keep an accurate record of the
area represented by each sample. A sketch of the area
noting the location from which the sample was taken is
often helpful.
7. Open the containers to allow the soil samples to air dry.
8. Spread each sample on a piece of paper and remove foreign
material such as stones.
9. Crush this soil with a rolling pin or plastic spatula and put
through a sieve (such as screen or flour sifter).
10. Return this prepared soil to its proper container and
proceed with your soil tests.