Would love some feedback on pH testing for both soil and water.
Will an electronic Tester do both?
Is a manual testing kit better than electronic?
What is everyone using?
Many thanks
I bought the Pros pen-type pH meter for water testing after using an indicator solution kit from a hydroponics store. In very limited testing I like it. I need to do work with it a bit more to see how stable it is and how often I need to make calibration solutions. I have not done any soil based testing with it, but can imagine soaking the soil in de-ionized water and then testing the water.
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Awesome info Marty thank you 
Electronic. Both have cons and pros.
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pH meter is way more accurate… you must be consistant in your method!
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Laboratory Testing — Method
- Weigh 20 g of soil sample into a 100 mL beaker.
- Add 20 mL of deionized (DI) water and place on a stirrer to mix for 30 minutes.
- Cover and let stand for an hour, measure water.
- For the most accurate measurements, allow the buffers and the soil sample both to come to room temperature.**
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Follow manufacturers method for probe storage, calibration and use. Some will also give a dissolved solid number.
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I suggest measuring the collected water in a tray after flowing through bonsai pot. Mminimal amount of slow flow.
Be consistent.
Also, measure the water before.
Keep records over time. It will change.
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Amazing!! Thanks Kurt 