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The Best Soil Testing Meters and Kits for Home Gardeners

Testing soil pH in a lab.

Periodically testing garden soil quality is always good practice. It lets us know if the soil conditions are right for our plants, and warns us if the soil is having problems. We’ve curated a list of the best soil testing meters and kits for home gardeners. They include soil pH testers, nutrient testers, thermometers, and water sensors.

Hopefully, your soil testing will always give you pleasing results. If you ever need help, check out our articles on all aspects of testing garden soil quality:


Tadeto Digital pH Meter

Tadeto digital pH meter with batteries.
  • 【pH Measurement】Our pH meter is designed to provide precise and reliable pH value readings, ensuring accurate results for a wide range of applications,drinking water to optimizing soil conditions for agriculture. Our pH meter is not just a tool, it’s a versatile solution for anyone who demands precision in pH measurement.
  • 【Powerful Zinc Alloy Protective Tip】The hard conical zinc alloy protective tip is firmly fixed on the electrode of the soil tester, which makes it convenient for you to measure harder materials without worrying about the electrode being damaged(please make sure to install it when measuring soil/hard objects!).
$29.99
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Tadeto High Accuracy Digital pH Meter

Tadeto high accuracy pH meter.
  • pH Measurement: This pH meter offers great versatility to accurately measure the PH value of a wide range of media such as soil, plants, solution, food and water, outdoor, indoor. This pH tester expertly spans the realms of agriculture, food processing, and industrial applications, accurately assessing soil fertility, ensuring food safety’s pH balance, and refining industrial process controls
  • Outstanding Functionality: This pH test kit utilizes a unique three-point calibration method that provides high measurement accuracy and scientific validity, making it a trusted measurement tool in and out of the industry for a wide range of application scenarios. The method not only covers the three key zones of acidity, neutrality and alkalinity, but can also be used in a variety of scenarios such as agriculture, gardening, cooking and more
$55.99
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Tadeto Multifunction Digital pH Meter

Tadeto multifunction pH meter.
  • Versatile pH Meter: This pH meter is designed for multi-purpose use, enabling accurate pH measurement of food, soil, water, and more. Whether you’re testing the pH of your garden soil or the pH level of your aquarium water, this pH meter has got you covered. Whether you’re gardener, professional farmer,cooker,or scientist, our pH meter empowers you to accurately assess pH across different scenarios. With its adaptable design, making it ideal for use in laboratories, agricultural, kitchen (Please use this product safely to prevent splashing of the solution into eyes or hands)
$59.99
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4-in-1 soil testing analog meter for moisture, pH, nutrients, light.

4-in-1 Analog Soil Test Meter: pH, Moisture, Light, Nutrients

This inexpensive analog meter doesn’t require batteries, so that’s one less worry. The 90-degree rotating head makes it easy to position for reading the scale.

The manufacturer recommends that the single probe should be pushed at least 2.5 inches into the soil for accurate readings. An economical way to check pH level, moisture, light, and basic nutrients.

$15.99
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Sonkir digital meter for ph, moisture, and light.

Sonkir 3-in-1 Soil Test Analog Meter: pH, Moisture, Light

This is another inexpensive analog meter that works without batteries.

$9.99
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Luster Leaf 1601 soil test kit.

Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Kit: pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (Potash)

Many chemical-based soil test kits allow you to do separate tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Luster Leaf is a well-known manufacturer of these easy-to-use kits. See below for a digital version of this kit.

$18.14
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Luster Leaf 1605 digital soil tester.

Luster Leaf 1605 Rapitest Digital Test Kit: pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (Potash)

This is the digital version of the test kit above. Put your soil sample in the color-coded test tube for the test you want to run (pH, N, P, or K). Then add the color-coded reagent capsule to the soil sample.

After the color sets, the meter reads the color and reports the result. All parts are included, and there is even a rack for the sample tubes.

$26.59
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Video: Rapitest Soil Test Kits


MySoil soil test kit for lab testing.

MySoil Soil Test Kit: Single Use Lab Kit for 13 Soil Tests

Would you rather have a lab test your soil? This soil kit allows you to send your sample to a professional lab. The mailing envelope is prepaid so you won’t have any additional costs. Get your results and recommendations online in 6 – 8 days!

$31.99
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XLUX soil moisture sensors, pack of 2.

XLUX Soil Moisture Sensors, Pack of 2

Measure soil moisture with an analog sensor that doesn’t need batteries. With two sensors, you can keep one as a spare or test two different locations at the same time. These sensors are designed to measure soil moisture. Do not put them into liquids.

$13.58
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Luster Leaf 1625 digital soil thermometer.

Luster Leaf 1625 Digital Soil Thermometer

This digital soil thermometer by Luster Leaf is a handy tool for determining when the springtime soil is warm enough for planting. Are you starting your plants inside? A soil thermometer helps you keep your seed beds toasty warm for your baby plants.

$13.01
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Bluelab digital pH pen

Bluelab Digital pH Pen

This high quality waterproof pH pen is suitable for soil or liquids. Includes AAA battery, lanyard, and calibration solution.

$99.95
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Video: Bluelab Calibrating the pH Pen and Soil pH Pen


Garden Tutor soil test kit.

Garden Tutor Soil pH Test Kit

This is a sensitive digital pH meter, and it will test soil, food, and liquids. It includes two standard AAA batteries and all required cleaning materials.

This kit includes 100 test strips and is designed for only testing soil pH. The test strips work on a range from 3.5 – 9.0 pH, which is a standard range for soil.

$13.98
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Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual.

Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual, Second Edition

This is to go-to resource for anyone who wants to know about soil nutrition. This book is packed with valuable information for everyone from gardeners to students to soil scientists.

$70.68
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Last update on 2025-07-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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Bob Styer

As a child, I hated gardening. That was mainly because Dad expected us to work in the garden every so often even though we thought play was more important. Over the years, though, I've developed a real appreciation for growing things. Whether you're growing plants for food or to enjoy their beauty, gardening can make your life better. Seize the moment!

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