Finding The Best Soil Test Kit

For preppers, the right choice of soil is fundamental for success of their plants. While one can grow many different crops on different soils, choosing the best one is a challenge that is ultimately very rewarding. Chemistry of the soil and its importance is often not understood by the growers. Using the correct soil test kit will enable the growers to measure both the macronutrients, micronutrients and other parameters that are critical for successful growth of plants and crops. After all, different plants have different nutritional needs, and these kits enable the growers to alleviate deficiencies. Basic measurements of pH levels and moisture are a must with any kit. There are also services where you can mail your soil sample to a lab – this is more expensive, but recommended when a high degree of accuracy is desired. Some kits are more universal than others and can be used to measure properties of hydroponic growth and even quality of drinking water. Like many other consumer products, it is often the case that you get what you paid for with soil test kits.

Key Takeaways:

Soil test kits give you the ability to know the chemical breakdown of your soil and how it would interact with your plants.
Utilizing a soil test kit also enables you to attempt to add whatever nutrients might be lacking with whatever you are trying to grow.
The so-called Green Revolution has been a key point to the development and understanding of soil that we have in the modern age.

“Soil is one of the most valued properties for a prepper.”