Whether you're growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success.

The relative proportions of all these, along with pH, determine soil type. The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor in plant growth. It's easy to measure and is ...

Depending on the gardening concern, the questions are many, ranging from issues with a lawn, a vegetable garden, a fruit tree ...

Generally, the steps involve mixing a soil sample with a testing solution, waiting for the reaction, then comparing the results to a chart. Depending on the type of kit, there may be other steps ...

Learning how to test your soil’s pH or find out how acidic ... This is because different plants and crops prefer different types of soil, some like acidic soil while others like alkaline at ...

The program is offered as a public service of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. Soil fertility test methods are designed for specific ...

By knowing your soil type, you can make informed decisions on amendments and plant choices, ensuring a thriving garden. Instructions: Fill a clear glass jar about halfway with the soil ...

University of Missouri Extension agronomist Todd Lorenz said a simple soil test helps farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance.