RapiTest Digital Soil pH Meter

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 use

Push 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 Organic

Grow 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.