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

Arrived in great shape. The instructions are clear and it's easy to use. Matching the test results to the color scale charts was easy to see and understand. I had no problems with my test. I primarily used the kit to check the PH levels in a large bed, about 20x15 feet, and found slightly different results in different parts of the bed, which was good to know. Next time I want to check soil in an area I'm working in, I will buy this test kit. I recommend it as a good, quick, and easy-to-use kit. It doesn't replace or equal a State/University Agriculture department test for large projects, but it's great for getting a good reading of the soil condition for new plantings.

The kit is very easy to use. I don't know how accurate it is (I have no way to compare). The guide is very detailed and efficient and after readings it twice or thrice the process is very simple and the results are quite clear (except the PH test which is hard to tell due to fact that the soil does not settle in the required time of one minute) All in all, if the results are indeed accurate, I think the kit is very good, but what I particularly miss is the option to purchase supplemental capsules (those containing the powder). 10 for each test isn't enough, especially if you need to make repeating tests. I don't think I will buy the whole kit again just for the capsules themselves.

Easy to use and gave me everything I needed to know.

Worked as advertised, pretty good value for what it is. One word of advise, don't ph test too much soil at once as the murky water is hard to read

My husband and I recently bought a house and are totally redoing the landscape. This has been a massive undertaking. I bought this soil testing kit because I wanted to make sure I properly planted and fertilized my plants. Just about all of my readings came back average, which isn't too surprising considering my samples were mostly from flowers beds (lots of topsoil). However, because I had six soil samples, I grew tired of testing after a while. There are four things to test for, which means 24 different readings must be taken. I quit toward the end out of sheer boredom. I also threw the rest of the kit out because I was so frustrated with it that I never want to use it again. Next year, I will invest in a quality digital tester; much better for my short attention span. The actual kit works just fine. I kept getting average readings at first and thought maybe the kit was garbage. So, I a tiny amount of white vinegar in the acid tester and the water turned blood red immediately. So, it works. I cleaned the tester out well and carried on with confidence. For the price, I think this is a great kit for someone a bit more invested in their gardening than me. Or, for someone not testing as many samples. Also, I don't understand why so many people are complaining about the capsules and dropper. For the capsules, just grab each end and slowly twist the capsule apart; it's not difficult at all. My only suggestion is to make sure your hands are dry before you touch each capsule. Wet fingers make the capsule sticky and more difficult to open. And, the hole for filling the tester with water and soil is plenty big enough.

Tests are easy to perform. Only negative is that the containers spill easily. But seriously, this kit saved my garden! I had set up 5 large new raised beds after a recent move. I purchased a high quality organic garden mix from a reputable supplier, and planted my early spring (cold weather) seedlings. For two months, most things stopped growing. I tried giving some fish emulsion, and plants didn't budge. Leaves started turning yellow, then purplish...I was guessing there were significant deficiencies in the soil I received, even though the blend was supposed to have 20% compost. I decided to purchase this kit before throwing tons of additives in my soil, just to see what the issue was. After testing, no wonder my plants weren't growing--there was literally zero Nitrogen or Phosphorus in the soil I received! My plants were starving to death. I was able to confidently add significant amounts of the lacking nutrients, and my plants immediately perked up. I now know what needs to be mixed into the soil before I plant my summer crops, and have enough tests remaining to periodically check my soil! I was also able to reach out to the company that provided the poor mix I received. I showed them the shocking results of both my soil test and the sad pictures of my plants, and they agreed that it was not up to par with their normal garden soil product. They delivered 25 bags of compost, for free, to help get my garden back on track!

I got some "well aged" compost, and pretty much nothing grew well. I grabbed these and it became very clear that the soil was very lacking in P and N. Being so far off, it was much better to get into the right ballpark before paying for an expensive university extension test. Keep in mind the number of tests corresponds to the number of pill capsules, so a 20 test kit can test all 4 measurements 5 times. The capsules are a little annoying to open, especially if you have dry hands. The test containers are terribly unstable. Put them inside a small cup or wedge against something Follow the time limit for the Blue test, and make sure to shake that one. If you let it go longer, it will eventually turn dark blue and you'll get a false result. You must take your reading at the correct time. The others are not so variable with time.

This product is easy to use and pretty accurate. Just to give you some background on me and why I can support that claim- I am an Environmental scientist and hopefully soon to be Professional Soil Scientist (once I pass some exams). So this is why I say it’s pretty accurate. I tested my yard and flower beds. Because of my profession, I have access to a soil probe. I took multiple samples across the yard between 6-12” deep and submitted that as 1 composite sample and did the same for my flower beds. I submitted these samples to the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension (i’m In Houston, Tx) and I just got results back. (They are very affordable and will even consult with you about results) First, let me tell you what this test kit told me. It told me my Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorous (P) is depleted, I maxed out on the Potassium (K) and my pH was at maximum of at least 7.5. My actual soil results confirmed I have 0 ppm Nitrate-N, very little P at 5 ppm, K reported at 108 ppm but does not exceed the “high” or Critical Level and my pH is at 8.0. I would say that considering how cheap this kit is, it was pretty accurate certainly gave me enough information to steer me in the right direction. Now I just need to apply my hard earned knowledge in Soil Fertility to real life, instead of just theory. =) I hope this information helped someone feel More confident in using this kit. *Update- I passed one of my exams and am now a Certified Professional Soil Scientist. Had to brag on myself I’m so excited, yay me!

Easy to use and accurate enough for residential use.

It shows pretty close results compared to professional lab test. What type of nitrogen it is testing for would be good to know though. To apply the test capsule reactants to the tiny test chambers is a fiddly, fumbly business. There should be a kind of hopper coming with it, especially since the base of the test containers are not designed for a stable stand. I tried to find out wether you can buy replacement capsules. If I have to buy an entire new set after ten tests than this is unsustainable plastic waste.

Tut was es soll, funktioniert, kann natürlich nicht überprüfen, ob die Testergebnisse stimmen.

Tres bien

This product was well delivered. It give you an approximate value of your soil composition , Varies +- 5% from a Government testing Lab report. But in general it’s a good product to have at your farm to test soil at regular intervals as Govt Labs have lot of protocols and time taking. Overall it’s a good product.