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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Luster Leaf's 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit is an innovative and inexpensive way to test a number of soil conditions using an easy capsule system and unique color comparators. The kit contains 40 tests including 10 for each pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels. Simple, fast, and accurate, no experience is required to perform the tests. Simply mix soil with water then pour the water off, dissolve a test capsule, and compare the color to the included chart. The chart includes pH and NPK levels for more than 100 plants; complete instructions are also included for adjusting soil conditions and fertilization.
Product Description
1601 Features: -Soil test kit.-Package type: Carded.-40 Tests: 10 Each for pH, nitrogen and phosphorous and potash.-6 Per case. Color/Finish: -Four individual color comparators for pH, N, P, K.-Patented color comparator system. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 8.5" H x 9.13" W x 1.31" D.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
176 of 181 people found the following review helpful
I just purchased this kit recently and tested my soil. I had tried an electronic one (a different brand) and I was not able to get a good reading - waste of $20. This kit worked great. It was simple to use and seems to be very accurate. I would have given it 5 stars except for the one comment the previous reviewer mentioned. You have to be very careful about empying the capsules into the tester. It's not the easiest thing to do, but not really that big a deal. I didn't really have a problem reading the results as long as you get it in the right light. For the price, a very goed product that I highly recommend.
91 of 92 people found the following review helpful
By M. Zaleski
Amazon Verified Purchase
The instructions are somewhat involved for this tester. However, it is far cheaper than sending 10 samples to a lab for processing. You do need to allow up to 24 hours for your samples to settle after mixing with water; "Rapid" is in comparison to sending the samples to a lab. The actual tests of the water samples is completed in 10 minutes. My only, rather minor, complaint is that the blue dye (Phosphorus test) tended to adhere to the plastic test capsule, requiring a bit of cleaning with toweling between each test.
116 of 126 people found the following review helpful
This test showed that our soil was slightly acidic, but completely deficient in all three nutrients more than once. After amending appropriately and still having issues, I decided to send in soil samples to a soils lab. Their findings were much different than this test showed. Nitrogen was ok. The potassium levels were at an excessive level (nearing toxicity to plants) and the phosphorus levels were very high. The pH was also alkaline, not acidic. After getting the lab results I tried running this test kit again only to find I was getting the same wrong results that it had always given me. I recommend having a professional lab do your testing if you have any problems in your garden at least once a year. It will let you know exactly what's going on and give you correct information and recommendations on how to mitigate the problems.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good value.
This product allows you to do your own testing and not have to wait for Lowe's or some garden center to have free testing days, it's large enough you can do dedicated tests instead... Read more
Published 20 hours ago by J. Coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars
good tester
I needed to test before installing sod, and have a lot of difference areas in my 1 1/4 acre yard that doesn't want to support growth. Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Accurate readings
This kit was very accurate for all of my tests. I had a soil sample sent after purchasing this to make sure they were accurate. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Crab
5.0 out of 5 stars
Garden soil tester
It was delivered on time and was just what I needed. I used the results to remediate the garden soil, and now the plants look healthy and are growing well.
Published 5 days ago by D. P. Ciancarelli
5.0 out of 5 stars
okay test kits
These things work just fine. I would buy them again. I added to my soil what they said I was low on and I was pleased with the results.
Published 7 days ago by Mr. Fife
3.0 out of 5 stars
Questionable interpretation
I tested several samples of soil in my yard and garden, plus horse manure which we use as fertilizer. I had some question as to the interpretation of the potassium results. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Gus
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
Somewhat cumbersome to use. I requires you to dry out the soil before testing, but the results are fast and easy to interpret. It is also good value for the money.
Published 15 days ago by Inspector-ken
2.0 out of 5 stars
Did not contain potash or potassium tablets
The kit contained double ph and nitrogen kits but no test tablets for potassium or potash. Beware - unless you only want to test for nitrogen and ph, you may have an issue.
Published 17 days ago by Alexandra Hollinger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for kids
I have no idea if this REALLY worked. My plants are growing, and look good. My kids had fun with me, and it was an easy process. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Miriam Stolle
5.0 out of 5 stars
an excelent choice
this item came very promptly, was well packaged, and seems like it does exactly what it should. as I've never used a soil sample kit before this one seems like a good value. Read more
Published 18 days ago by K. Blades
