Soil Test Kit Review - Which is the best soil test?

[tfisha]

The kit was expensive and while you can do several tests (I tested four areas... shade area, front bushes, fruit garden, and overall lawn) the supplied chemicals last only 6 months to a year!!! I was planning to test 1 - 3 times a year. I don't think I will get the full value out of this kit. Please consider the expiration of supplied chemicals in your review/recommendations. Great work as always.

[popaname]

This is great if you need something quick, but if your planning to have a garden and have the time, I recommend looking up "[your state] soil test extension" if you're in the US. Each state has Extension offices that provide you with resources on how to grow stuff in your region and your taxes already pay for that (you can literally call these people and ask for advice). The soil test will cost, but it's usually very cheap. My state charges only $8 but some states I've seen are around $15. The most expensive I've seen was around $30. Still, that is much cheaper than this kit and you get the most accurate results from a lab. Usually the PDF you receive will also give you instructions on what to do. For example, if you're pH is low the PDF will give you a certain amount of lime to add per square foot. It'll also tell you what kind of fertilizer to use.

[degacci]

Hey Doc, I’m new to gardening so I was A LOT of videos. So much to learn. I just want to say, 2 minutes in and you staring you don’t accept products from companies to review because you it might have an effect on your review is the reason I subscribed and I’m a new fan. Talk about INTEGRITY! Nowadays everyone is all about getting sponsors and I’m noticing it A LOT in the Gardening world. It really reminds me of when I was into weight training and would research supplements/products. Just from the get go, you taking about having a clear baseline of a soil sample done by a lab to compare it too shows your integrity and your wisdom. Sorry I’m rambling, but this was just refreshing to see after I’ve watched hours upon hours of people pushing companies and advertising. You’re a gem sir and I’m not even done watching your video. Bravo

[robertdixon]

I tried the kit, and truly it is close to readings from an ag lab.

[larrybattarbee]

The Paper discussed in the video published by the American Society for Horticultural Science, in HortTechnology said they did not perform pH tests with LaMotte Soil Test Kit "Garden Kit". However, at the bottom of the paper, it states, "La Motte Soil Test Kit results corresponded to those from the analytical laboratory for pH and all nutrients (94% of the tests matched). " Titled: Accuracy Varies for Commercially Available Soil Test Kits... Confusing? 2 years later and this video is still helping folks.

[tumblehome]

Thank you, ordered this kit on your research. I hope you get a commission from this sale. You saved me time and money.

[bulldog]

I see your dog just left a spot on your lawn, lol - Great Video

[rwinkler]

Wow just wow this is a fantastic review. High quality and no bs. This knocked my socks off. Thanks bud

[adamsorthodontics]

FYI: the word "Reagent" is pronounced "Ree-agent" because it is a 'reaction' - 'agent'
A 'Regent' is someone who rules a country in place of the usual ruler i.e. a King

[FreddyFrazzer]

Great! Thank you for the information! I have many areas to my garden with varying soil. I will save money investing in this kit and not buying many little ones! Two thumbs up, Doc!

[priayief]

Interesting video. I'm wondering if you could point me the link that shows the report from the lab that evaluated the product you recommended? Thanks in advance and thanks for posting.

[gordonhutchinson]

This looks like a good solution vs most of the other options out there. Looks expensive though unless you're doing a lot of tests in a shott amount of time. You mentioned that it has enough solution to do many multiple tests but it looks like the solutions are only good for a max of 6 months to a year.

[ministermanoutdoors]

Awesome Doc, will be ordering one for my lawn this week. I've been looking for something like this for a while now. I hiuld have checked your channel sooner. Great job as always, thanks.

[amyselin]

The price jumped up to 89. Which is still worth it if you do multiple tests

[edwardbrown]

How do you test for old Chlordane residue or years of Roundup build up before growing a backyard garden and then unwittingly feed your children poison?...

[fmcalley]

Great video! Once I test my lawn, do you have any advice on what to do with the results? What I would need to add to my soil for a healthy lawn?

[michaelscottroberts]

So glad I found your video. Very thorough and informative, and to the point! You are the man, thank you!

[yumpinyiminy]

Those tests that you have to use water. They state to use distilled water. You can odd results using tap water.

[CannaKen]

Maybe if you use RO water with the one kit you talked about mixing with dirt?

[johnhoward]

The doc I know I lost my mind when I did a complete overseat on my yard North Alabama last end of August 1st September with three-way fescue thought excuse me tall thin red and Kentucky 31 and it was drop Dead gorgeous by well in the winter it was already beautiful but in the spring and early summer it was drop dead gorgeous and all of a sudden I get hit with something I think's called nimblewill and then two kinds of crabgrass I think Plus it got about 40 days over 95 just now starting to cool and my whole yard's dead except for the damn weeds I've been looking all through this up subscribed and I've looked all through this and I can't find anything by fescue help me out man