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Here are two ways that you can test your soil: 1  Use a do-it-yourself kit: This basic pH test measures your soilâs acidity and alkalinity and sometimes major nutrient content. Buy a kit at a nursery, follow the instructions, and voilÃ  â you know your soilâs pH. However, the test gives you only a rough picture of the pH and nutrient levels in your soil.
At the top end of the scale soil is basic. A neutral or slightly acidic pH is 6 to 7.5. Before you add amendments to the soil, you need to know the pH. A simple way to measure pH is by using paper pH testing strips. It's less expensive than sending out soil samples, and you get the results right away.