Interested in finding out what most folks do to test their pH in planting mediums. I'm mainly interested in testing seedlings and my overwinterted plants, but if you also have some garden soil testing tips, pls add!
I'm using a General Hydroponics pH Control Kit right now. It's a liquid kit, very sensitive. (kinda vague for use in soils...) It's obviously more designed for hydroponics, but I was told it would also work by testing the excess run-off from my containers on those occasions where I drench the soil.
Is this a valid way to check container pH or should I do something more extensive like put some test soil in a cup and let it "brew" awhile prior to testing?
I'm using a General Hydroponics pH Control Kit right now. It's a liquid kit, very sensitive. (kinda vague for use in soils...) It's obviously more designed for hydroponics, but I was told it would also work by testing the excess run-off from my containers on those occasions where I drench the soil.
Is this a valid way to check container pH or should I do something more extensive like put some test soil in a cup and let it "brew" awhile prior to testing?