{"product_id":"manutec-soil-ph-test-kit","title":"Manutec Soil pH Test Kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures soil pH in a couple of minutes, with no meter to calibrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes up to 100 tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit contains indicator dye, barium powder in a puffer bottle, a mixing plate and a colour chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on garden soils and potting mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections For Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a small soil sample on the white mixing plate and add a few drops of the indicator dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the dye through the soil to make a thick paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuff the white barium powder over the surface of the moist paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the powder to change colour, then match it against the colour chart to read the pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest several spots around the garden rather than one, as pH can vary across a single bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil pH governs which nutrients a plant can take up, and with hydrangeas it also sets flower colour. Acid soil gives blue flowers, near neutral to alkaline gives pink. Test before you start adjusting with lime or a blueing or pinking fertiliser, then again as the season goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Wash hands after use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spring Park Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136813396279,"sku":"9312462100503","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5499\/2695\/files\/1_55d02ac8-cd1c-472d-9135-3ab17025ef20.png?v=1789714912","url":"https:\/\/springpark.com.au\/products\/manutec-soil-ph-test-kit","provider":"Spring Park Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}