then comparing the results to a chart. Depending on the type of kit, there may be other steps involved. "Soil pH testing kits for use by the homeowner can be very fast and inexpensive," Glassey says.

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The University of Delaware Soil Testing Lab uses the Adams-Evans buffer pH test to determine lime requirement for a field based on soil test analysis of an 8-inch composite soil sample. In this quick ...

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