Rapitest Soil Test Kit for Gardens, Vegetables, Flowers and Lawns. USA designed and assembled soil tester completely, quickly and accurately measures/analyzes soil pH acidity and garden nutrients

I just received this product today, so I can't speak on effectiveness or quality but I will speak on my first impressions of this specific product, what it contains and explain how it works. I bought it fearing that my homemade chunky soil mix was lacking sufficient nutrients and because I can't afford an expensive comprehensive lab test, and because this one has fairly decent reviews, I decided to try it out.In this kit has 4 test component:1. Acidity test (pH test)2. Phosphorus test (P Test)3. Nitrogen test (N Test)4. Potash (K test)Each test is color coded and is accompanied by a pill that's color coded as well. The directions are very clear and detailed, but the pH test is the only test that gives it's results rapidly, you h to wait 24 hours (it's explains why in the instructions)My I don't have a proper pH tester so I can't speak on it's effectiveness but the results were indeed "rapid" 🤷🏾‍♀️I will update after use thorough use

Great product for making sure you know what nutrients your soils needs. The instructions were clear and simple. There are times when the test results may not match an exact color on the test window but you are really looking for a range result anyway. Overall, it was a great product for ensuring our trees and garden are properly cared for.

This is my first time using a product like this. I have a small garden and it wasn't producing as much as it did in the past so I thought I would see if the soil needed additives, also called amendments. This test was somewhat easy after I got the hang of it, you have to really read the instructions as one test is slightly different than the other tests. The 20 tests turns out to be really just 5, you use all 4 testing units, which requires one of each of the capsules mixed with water and soil. I don't know why you would just test for 1 of the 4 components, common sense says you test for all 4 each time you test. All in all an easy test once you get the hang of it. I found that getting the small capsules open was a problem until I took a small sharp knife, (I used an X-Acto) to just cut the outer shell so it would open easier and I opened it over a piece of paper in case I spilled any. As with any test that uses color as the basis of degrees of component, you have to interpret the colors on the plastic tester. I would up holding mine up to a window that had good north light so it wasn't too bright and did my best to interpret the results. This was far cheaper than buying a professional test and sending it away, but I don't know if the results were better or worse. Time will tell as I amended my soils and planted some herbs. You need to know what you're going to plant in an area to make this work as different types of plants require different types of soils. I deducted 1 star for 2 reasons, first it seemed like there would be 20 different tests when instead it is a 4 part test you run so there are really only 5. And the instructions are not the easiest to follow in the beginning. Whether this is better than a professional test I don't know.

The media could not be loaded. So the digital reader says this dirt is low ph, but the color strip for manual reading says that would be the highest possible ph. So that’s confusing and less than helpful.I just did a test with food color and the green is indeed high ph, and orange read as extremely low. Since the digital reader is literally just reading the color for you, I would recommend getting the manual reading strips and save your money. Do you trust your ability to tell the difference between green and yellow or red? Unless you’re colorblind you can probably do a better job than the little cheap machine. I’m guessing the reader in the device didn’t like how opaque my samples were and defaulted to low.For the difficulty of opening the capsules I just used scissors at one end over the directional pamphlet and any that spilled I tipped into the tube using the crease of the paper.

Works perfectly. Wanted to verify the acidity of my soil, but chose to buy this pack which would provide me with even more data! Haven’t used the others yetEnough materials for 5 tests of each component! Great bargain and a very helpful product

The digital soil tester version of this unit gives completely random results. The unit said the same sample was depleted or surplus when run. I ran the same samples using the standard manual color matching method, where the user matches color to the 5 different shades. That worked fine, and gave me consistent results.

I don't know how exactly accurate it is but seems to be pretty close. It directed me in the right direction.

I recently purchased this soil testing kit from Amazon, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance and ease of use. The kit arrived promptly and was well-packaged. Upon unboxing, I found the instructions to be clear and straightforward, making the setup process a breeze.I used the kit to test the soil in my garden, and the results were both enlightening and helpful. The tests for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium were simple to perform and provided quick, accurate results. This information has been invaluable in helping me understand my soil’s needs and in making informed decisions on how to improve its quality for better plant growth.What I particularly appreciate about this kit is its comprehensive nature – it covers all the essential elements that affect soil health. Plus, the durability and quality of the components assure me that I can use this kit for seasons to come.In summary, I highly recommend this soil testing kit to any gardener or homeowner looking to gain a better understanding of their soil’s condition. It’s a practical, user-friendly tool that delivers reliable results, and it’s definitely a worthwhile investment for anyone serious about gardening.