pH Test

Completed pH indicator

To test the pH of our soil, we filled the test tube with the required amount of pH indicator and soil sample. We mixed the solution for one minute and let it sit for another 10 minutes. After that, we matched the color of the solution with the colors on the pH color chart. The chart told us that the pH of our soil was between a 7 or an 8. I think the pH level of the area we collected soil from was good for the plants living there because there was a lot of healthy looking foliage. This is likely because the soil is closer to being neutral than it is to being acidic. Most plants can grow in this level pH, for example, lettuce is best grown in soil with a level of 7.

Chart showing corresponding pH levels