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NTS Soil pH and Moisture Meter

Soil pH is a big player in crop production because it has so much impact on nutrient uptake and biological activity.

A nutrient availability chart clearly demonstrates that most minerals have highest availability in soils with a pH of 6.4. In more acidic soils a whole range of nutrients become less available and the same applies in alkaline soils.Beneficial micro-organisms are also most active and productiveat a pH of 6.4. 

If you can simply monitor the pH throughout your block whenever you like, then there can be considerable gains from correcting the pH when you discover problem areas. 

The NTS Soil pH and Moisture Meter^TM features a brass probe attached to a measurement screen. The meter is simply plugged into the soil to a depth of around 4 inches andit provides an immediate and accurate measure of soil pH. With the flick of a switch it can also provide a measure of moisture levels in the soil.  pH Moisture Meter 15/05/2008,10:48 815.94 Kb

$104.75inc + postage (Nov 08)

NTS Budget pH Meter

Soil pH governs nutrient availability while the pH of foliar sprays affects growth vs. reproductive response (chemical performance is also pH dependent). A waterproof meter to monitor this information is invaluable. The pH of tank mixtures also impacts on the effectiveness of any foliar applied material such as fertilisers, fungicides, pesticides, herbicides and trace elements. The pH of irrigation water is also very important. The ideal pH level for a foliar spray solution is between 6.0-8.0, whereas for many herbicides it is below 6.  Budget pH Meter 15/05/2008,11:02 861.82 Kb

$109.65inc + postage (Nov 08)