How to Test Your Soil for Nutrients
video description
Date: 2022-07-18
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 14
Arthur
Hey, this is an old video so i hope you see this. Are there electronic NPK testers with separate values for each nutrient? (The type you just plant in the soil) I know there are combined npk meters that just give you an overall fertility value but that's no good. And are electronic ph testers accurate? (they seem to be very common unlike npk ones)
reply
Hey, this is an old video so i hope you see this. Are there electronic NPK testers with separate values for each nutrient? (The type you just plant in the soil) I know there are combined npk meters that just give you an overall fertility value but that's no good. And are electronic ph testers accurate? (they seem to be very common unlike npk ones)
reply
Nick
If you are colorblind, you should ask somebody else to interpret the test results for you. Looking at the test results (and considering the test pills were placed incorrectly, I would say that Phosphorus is between Deficient and Adequate, Nitrogen is Depleted, and Potassium between Depleted and Deficient.
reply
If you are colorblind, you should ask somebody else to interpret the test results for you. Looking at the test results (and considering the test pills were placed incorrectly, I would say that Phosphorus is between Deficient and Adequate, Nitrogen is Depleted, and Potassium between Depleted and Deficient.
reply
epic_gardening
In the fine print the instructions say to use indirect sunlight to view results. Also, for phosphorus it's best to shake the sample after you add the pill powder and after you've waited 10 min because the blue flakes should be suspended according to directions. Nice video though
reply
In the fine print the instructions say to use indirect sunlight to view results. Also, for phosphorus it's best to shake the sample after you add the pill powder and after you've waited 10 min because the blue flakes should be suspended according to directions. Nice video though
reply
Ashley
The tester is clearly color blind. I immediately thought of my color blind dad when I did my soil test. He would NOT be able to tell the purple and the blue apart. Ask someone to help you next time. My dad would only ask for help if it involves electrical work with red and green wires.
reply
The tester is clearly color blind. I immediately thought of my color blind dad when I did my soil test. He would NOT be able to tell the purple and the blue apart. Ask someone to help you next time. My dad would only ask for help if it involves electrical work with red and green wires.
reply
Thomas
Any ideas on testing for zinc or magnesium defficiency? Some of my plants have shown symptoms that could be either of those, but just as you said in this video, I wouldn't wanna add more of either of those until I know if its defficient otherwise I could end up with too much.
reply
Any ideas on testing for zinc or magnesium defficiency? Some of my plants have shown symptoms that could be either of those, but just as you said in this video, I wouldn't wanna add more of either of those until I know if its defficient otherwise I could end up with too much.
reply
Robin
I don't want to be negative but I really recommend reworking this video using the correct color capsules - Epic Gardening seems like a nice guy that can explain most things well and he's not full of himself or BS. However this video is pretty lame due to error.
reply
I don't want to be negative but I really recommend reworking this video using the correct color capsules - Epic Gardening seems like a nice guy that can explain most things well and he's not full of himself or BS. However this video is pretty lame due to error.
reply
Karnimo
thanks i have the same kit, i dropped the soil + water into the test kits and it didn'T work good xD now i know how to do it. but u missed the right color for blue and purple shit happens: D
reply
thanks i have the same kit, i dropped the soil + water into the test kits and it didn'T work good xD now i know how to do it. but u missed the right color for blue and purple shit happens: D
reply
NefFy
I understand you wouldnt want the water to throw off the nutrient test but also shouldnt you just use whatever water you water the plants with to make it a fair test?
reply
I understand you wouldnt want the water to throw off the nutrient test but also shouldnt you just use whatever water you water the plants with to make it a fair test?
reply
your
I use potassium nitrate for the nitrogen & potassium.
Phosphoric acid or Liquid Bone meal for phosphorous.
I mix it and a reservoir and spray the lawn with it.
reply
I use potassium nitrate for the nitrogen & potassium.
Phosphoric acid or Liquid Bone meal for phosphorous.
I mix it and a reservoir and spray the lawn with it.
reply
Fazliddin
Thanks for you useful video! I have a question that what are you adding to the water (it seems kind of pills? Thanks for your answer beforehand!
reply
Thanks for you useful video! I have a question that what are you adding to the water (it seems kind of pills? Thanks for your answer beforehand!
reply
Alex
I want to know is my soil have enough of all nutrients or doesn't have enough in order for me put more for it on soil or put less for it.
reply
I want to know is my soil have enough of all nutrients or doesn't have enough in order for me put more for it on soil or put less for it.
reply
Lionel
Thanks for the information. quick question, when planting sweet potatoes, what would be the ideal amounts those nutrients in the soil?
reply
Thanks for the information. quick question, when planting sweet potatoes, what would be the ideal amounts those nutrients in the soil?
reply
Yoo
i just watched a guy dig a hole with a little shovel. for 5 min in real time man i love watching some good ol fashioned diggin holes
reply
i just watched a guy dig a hole with a little shovel. for 5 min in real time man i love watching some good ol fashioned diggin holes
reply
handmade
When measuring liquid you should use a liquid measuring cup. There is a difference in amount of solid (soil) vs liquid (water)
reply
When measuring liquid you should use a liquid measuring cup. There is a difference in amount of solid (soil) vs liquid (water)
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
