Luster Leaf Flower Grower Test Kit

Are you ready to try your hand at planting? Then you better start with some soil testing. Yep that's right soil testing. Here are some of the basic you need to know before you begin planting anything.

If you want to plant a garden, some flowers, a yard or anything else, then you'd better learn a bit about your soil chemistry first. Beginning with the most basic measurement you'll need to know is the soil's pH. The pH is a measure of the soil's acidity or alkalinity. Different types of plants require different pH levels, so once you know your soil's pH, you can plant only the plants that will thrive in your type of soil, or you can amend your soil to expand the range of plants you can use. But amending the soil is a whole different topic altogether. So let's stick to the topic of soil testing for now.

What is a soil test?

• Soil testing is the process of analyzing the nutrients that are present in your soil to determine which type of fertilizer you will need and the amount of fertilizer you will need
• Occasional soil testing provides you with the necessary information you need to maintain a healthy lawn, garden or flower bed

Why is it so important that I test my soil?

• Soil testing will save you time and money by avoiding over application
• Soil testing will help educate you on how to fertilize any desired area for optimal health
• Soil testing will also help to prevent polluted runoff because when lawn chemicals are applied improperly, they run off into streams, which can harm fish and other animals and contaminate our drinking water
• Soil testing will also provide you with the required information you need to begin a proper fertilization schedule

So what exactly will I learn from my soil test?

• You will learn what nutrients your soil needs
• What type of fertilizer you will need to use
• How much fertilizer you will need to use
• You will also learn how often you will need to fertilize

When should I test my soil?

• Well, technically you can test your soil any time of the year
• However, the absolute best time of the year to test your soil is during the late summer or in the fall before you apply your fall fertilizer

If you are really serious about planting and doing it right then you must test your soil - period! We hope that we have helped you along with these simple tips that will make your soil testing a breeze. So go ahead and buy your Luster Leaf Flower Grower Test Kit today. You will be glad you did. Show everyone what an expert you are. You will be the envy of the neighborhood!

OK , now that you have learned about soil testing it is time to provide you with the proper tools to test your soil. Hands down the quickest and the easiest way to test your soil is with a soil testing kit. The best soil testing kit on the market today is called the Luster Leaf Flower Grower Test Kit and here is what you get complete with this kit.

• 4 color coded tests
• 1 each for pH
• 1 each for  nitrogen
• 1 each for  phosphorus 
• 1 each for  potash 

How To Test Your Soil:

Each test and capsule is color-coded: Green = pH, Purple = Nitrogen, Blue =

Phosphorus, Orange = Potash, with a separate color bar to compare your results.

pH Test Only:

Take a soil sample from about 4" below the surface.

1. Remove cap from one of the the green capped tubes. Remove the green capsules.

2. Fill tube with soil to the first line.

3. Carefully open a green capsule and pour powder into the tube.

4. Add water (preferably distilled) to the fourth line.

5. Cap tube and shake thoroughly.

6. Allow soil to settle and color to develop for about a minute.

7. Compare color of solution to the pH color chart. Repeat for remaining capsules.

N, P, & K Tests:

Take a soil sample from about 4" below the surface. Fill a clean jar or can with 1 part

soil and 5 parts water. Thoroughly shake or stir the soil and water together for at least

one minute and then allow the mixture to settle out for at least 10 minutes.

1. Remove the cap from the tube. Remove colored capsules. (Please note that the

color of the capsules should match the color of the tube cap.) Fill the tube to the

fourth line with liquid from your soil mixture. Avoid disturbing the sediment.

2. Carefully separate the two halves of one of the capsules previously removed from

the tube. Pour the powder into the tube.

3. Cap the tube and shake thoroughly. Allow color to develop for about 10 minutes.

4. Compare color of solution to the appropriate portion of the plant food color chart.

(For best results allow daylight, not direct sunlight, to illuminate the solution.)

Note your results. Repeat for remaining capsules.

Recommendations for pH Tests:

Acidity/alkalinity controls the plant foods available in the soil and can be adjusted to

provide more suitable growing conditions for the different plants you wish to grow.

Altering pH does take time, so do not expect an immediate change. After adding lime

or sulfate to your soil, retest for pH level in 40-60 days. If results are still significantly

off, re-treat your soil, not exceeding recommended application levels.

SAFETY The test materials are safe when used as directed. However, keep out of

reach of children & pets. Avoid contact with skin & eyes. In case of contact with eyes,

rinse immediately with plenty of water. If swallowed, drink large amounts of water.

Keep away from food, water and animal feed. When using, do not eat, drink or

smoke. Wash hands immediately after use. Store unused capsule in test tubes after

they are completely dry, in cool, dry location.