If you are preparing to plant a bed of plants or shrubs, or to plant a crop of fruits and vegetables, or to put out grass seed, you will find it beneficial to sample and test the soil in a number of locations in the area to confirm that the soil is warm enough for what you want to plant, that the soil's pH is generally consistent over the entire area and that it is within the plant's pH range. Finally you will want to check the fertility of your soil, that is its ability to provide the right level of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium to your plants.

Thanks to this digital 3-way soil analyzer you will be able to know your ground temperature, pH and fertility before planting and to check them over time.

Measuring soil temperature allows for early planting and longer growing season. The tester documentation includes a plant list with their range of ideal temperature for germination and for transplanting. The tester has a high quality temperature sensor inside the probe tip for accurate readings well below soil surface.

The tester pH readings are auto-adjusted based on soil temperature. The package includes an extensive plant pH preference list and detailed instructions on how to properly measure soil pH. If your ground pH is not suitable for the plants you intend to grow, detailed instructions will guide you to increase pH through liming or to reduce it adding proper chemicals and organics. Using the RAPITEST 1835 you can monitor the progress of your soil toward the right pH.

The fertility portion of the instrument measures the soil's Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash (NPK) combined, compensated for soil temperature. Also in this case, the documentation provides detailed instructions on how to properly measure the soil fertility and precise guidelines on the use of fertilizers, should you need them to improve your soil fertility.