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Soil Testing Meters and Kits That Really Help Home Gardeners

Testing soil pH in a lab.
Raintrip 4-in-1 soil test meter for pH, nutrients, sunlight, moisture.

Raintrip 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 the scale for reading.

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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Tadeto digital pH meter with batteries.
$29.99
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Tadeto High Accuracy Digital pH Meter

Tadeto high accuracy pH meter.
$55.99
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Tadeto Multifunction Digital pH Meter

Tadeto multifunction pH meter.
$59.99
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Terru 6-in-1 soil tester.

Terru 6-in-1 Digital Soil Test Meter: pH, Moisture, Temperature, Light, Fertility, Humidity

One click provides six vital measurements to help you keep your garden at its best. No more carrying separate instruments to get the same information.

The screen adjusts 90 degrees, and it’s powered by a USB-rechargeable lithium battery

$24.00
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Yamron 4-in-1 soil tester for moisture, pH, sunlight,temperature.

Yamron 4-in-1 Analog Soil Test Meter for pH, Moisture, Light, and Temperature

The easy-to-read LCD display has a white backlight, so it’s usable in both daylight and darkness.

Requires four AAA batteries (not included).

$32.98
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Dewilde Trading soil test kit.

Dewilde Trading Premium Soil Test Kit

This kit has everything you need to do 40 complete tests, which include pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

$24.99
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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.

$17.01
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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 simultaneously. 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.

$9.53
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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.

$109.99
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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 testing only 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 the 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.

$59.98
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Periodically testing garden soil quality is always a good practice. It lets us know if the soil conditions are right for our plants, and warns us if the soil is having problems.

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:

Last update on 2025-08-27 / 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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