Rapitest Soil Test Kit for Gardens, Vegetables, Flowers and Lawns. USA designed and assembled soil tester completely, quickly and accurately measures/analyzes soil pH acidity and garden nutrients.

I chose this brand because it was cheaper than others and came more quickly than others. The tests were easy to perform And to read results. We used it for science experiments so it worked well. I'm not sure of the true accuracy, but for what we are doing it was pretty spot on.

This is my first time using a product like this. I have a small garden and it wasn't producing as much as it did in the past so I thought I would see if the soil needed additives, also called amendments. This test was somewhat easy after I got the hang of it, you have to really read the instructions as one test is slightly different than the other tests. The 20 tests turns out to be really just 5, you use all 4 testing units, which requires one of each of the capsules mixed with water and soil. I don't know why you would just test for 1 of the 4 components, common sense says you test for all 4 each time you test. All in all an easy test once you get the hang of it. I found that getting the small capsules open was a problem until I took a small sharp knife, (I used an X-Acto) to just cut the outer shell so it would open easier and I opened it over a piece of paper in case I spilled any. As with any test that uses color as the basis of degrees of component, you have to interpret the colors on the plastic tester. I would up holding mine up to a window that had good north light so it wasn't too bright and did my best to interpret the results. This was far cheaper than buying a professional test and sending it away, but I don't know if the results were better or worse. Time will tell as I amended my soils and planted some herbs. You need to know what you're going to plant in an area to make this work as different types of plants require different types of soils. I deducted 1 star for 2 reasons, first it seemed like there would be 20 different tests when instead it is a 4 part test you run so there are really only 5. And the instructions are not the easiest to follow in the beginning. Whether this is better than a professional test I don't know.

I’ve ordered multiple items from this company, never had any problems. They work as stated. Since I got the digital reader it just helps trying to match the color. Nothing hard about it. Very easy to use. Seems to have givin me the right results in my current grow. Nothing is deficient.

The media could not be loaded. So the digital reader says this dirt is low ph, but the color strip for manual reading says that would be the highest possible ph. So that’s confusing and less than helpful.I just did a test with food color and the green is indeed high ph, and orange read as extremely low. Since the digital reader is literally just reading the color for you, I would recommend getting the manual reading strips and save your money. Do you trust your ability to tell the difference between green and yellow or red? Unless you’re colorblind you can probably do a better job than the little cheap machine. I’m guessing the reader in the device didn’t like how opaque my samples were and defaulted to low.For the difficulty of opening the capsules I just used scissors at one end over the directional pamphlet and any that spilled I tipped into the tube using the crease of the paper.

I recently purchased this soil testing kit from Amazon, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance and ease of use. The kit arrived promptly and was well-packaged. Upon unboxing, I found the instructions to be clear and straightforward, making the setup process a breeze.I used the kit to test the soil in my garden, and the results were both enlightening and helpful. The tests for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium were simple to perform and provided quick, accurate results. This information has been invaluable in helping me understand my soil’s needs and in making informed decisions on how to improve its quality for better plant growth.What I particularly appreciate about this kit is its comprehensive nature – it covers all the essential elements that affect soil health. Plus, the durability and quality of the components assure me that I can use this kit for seasons to come.In summary, I highly recommend this soil testing kit to any gardener or homeowner looking to gain a better understanding of their soil’s condition. It’s a practical, user-friendly tool that delivers reliable results, and it’s definitely a worthwhile investment for anyone serious about gardening.

Instructions are simple. It didn't include a dropper but that was no big deal. However, when I tested the soil sample it registered a pH of 4.5. Repeated just to make sure and that time it registered 7.5. That's a huge difference. I went with the good reviews but was very unhappy