-Caveat Lector-
I must admit the searches have come a long way since I did
this search...its been over a year now...thabnks for the
info...when I was doing it I was communicating with others
about it and there was a marked exasperation among a lot of
people which I guess has turned into a supply line. This is
good. Thanks Again.
Robert Tatman wrote:
>
> -Caveat Lector-
>
> Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > -Caveat Lector-
> >
> > Shoooooot...I went online looking for a soil test kit
> > whereby one might determine the ph and nutrient levels in a
> > sample of soil...I could not find one except a home depots
> > website, but what I did find were literally HUNDREDS of soil
> > test kits for eco-companies to test for PETROLEUM residues
> > in the soil...its everywhere...we live in invisible
> > filth...all of us...can't clean it up its on everything we
> > touch we eat we breath we drink....its gross. And this is
> > not counting the radioactive stuff....
> > BG
> >
> FWIW, Bill, here are a few of the pages I turned up with an Internet search
> for soil test kits (but you are absolutely right about the crap that surrounds
> us...):
>
> http://www.acorn-group.com/p8279.htm
> COMPLETE SOIL TEST KIT. Includes all materials needed for rapid, accurate
> testing of soils, including laminated color charts used to measure
> concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium (15 tests each) and soil pH
> (30 tests). Garden guide manual and the LaMotte Soil Handbook also included to
> help you interpret results and correct any deficiencies. If accuracy, speed,
> and ease of use are important considerations, this kit fits all three
> criteria. #TEST-6390. $37.95.
> Refill Kit (all materials needed to repeat above listed tests) #TEST-6391.
> $31.95.
>
> http://growit.com/BWI/Prd1231.htm
> NO WAIT™ SOIL pH TEST KIT
>
> Contains 2 pH tests. Basic test kit for pH determines alkaline, neutral or
> acidic nature of soil. Indicates need for lime or alum to balance soil pH
> level. Includes easy-to-use, one-step tablet reagents. Unique Floc-Ex tablets
> allow test to begin immediately. Tables included to interpret results, with
> ideal pH ranges for over 100 plants. Diagrammed instructions included.
> SD7405Pk/24
>
> http://www.crl.com/~mdscienc/md01035.htm
> CAT # MD5679----PRICE US $ 30.95
>
> CAT # MD5679R (reagent refill)----PRICE US $26.25
>
> This Garden Guide Kit is a simple, economical test kit for soil science
> education or garden analysis. Rapid test procedures, diagrammed instructions,
> and laminated color charts are used to measure concentrations of Nitrogen,
> Phosphorus, Potassium (15 test each), and soil pH (30 tests). The Garden Guide
> manual and LaMotte Soil Handbook are included to interpret test results and
> give lime and fertilizer recommendations.
>
> OTHER SOIL TEST KITS AND EQUIPMENT
>
> SOIL MACRONUTRIENTS: Includes Octet Comparator test for soil pH, color chart
> tests for nitrate and phosphorus, turbidity column test for potassium, soil
> texture unit (1067), sample bags and soil sampling tube. CAT # MD5928 PRICE US
> $239.00 CAT # MDR5928 (reagent refill) PRICE US $74.00
> SOIL MICRONUTRIENTS: Includes extraction and filtration materials and color
> chart tests for: Ammonia, Nitrite, Calcium, Chlorides, Magnesium, Manganese,
> Iron, Aluminum and Sulfate. CAT # MD5938 PRICE US-$257.00-----CAT # MDR5938
>
> (reagent refill) PRICE US $107.00
> PLANT MACRONUTRIENT KIT: Includes colorimetric tests for nitrogen, phosphorus,
> and potassium which are performed on liquid extract prepared from plant
> tissue. CAT # MD5026 PRICE US $49.95----CAT #MDR5026 (reagent refill) PRICE US
> $39.45
> PLANT MICRONUTRIENT KIT: Included in this kit are tests for Boron,Copper,
> Ferrous and Ferric iron, Manganese, and Zinc. These tests are performed using
> color spot tests on filter paper onto which sap has been expressed from
> freshly cut plant tissue. CAT # MD5261 PRICE US $53.95----CAT # MDR5261
> (reagent refill) PRICE US $45.00.
> HYDROPONICS LAB: There are nine key tests for hydroponic solutions. Octet
> Comparator tests for pH, nitrate, ammonia, phosphorus, sulfate; Direct Reading
> Titrator tests for calcium, magnesium; Spot test for iron, and Turbidity test
> for potassium. CAT # MD5406 PRICE US $299.00----CAT # MDR5406 (reagent refill)
> PRICE US $97.30
> HYDROPONICS KIT: This kit contains pH, nitrate, phosphorus, and potassium
> tests found in the Hydroponics Lab (5406) above. CAT # MD3561 PRICE US
> $173.25----CAT # MDR3561 (reagent refill) PRICE US $54.15.
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