The kit says I should test the pH of my worm composter every so often to make sure its OK, but I don't know which meter to buy.
2006-10-20 13:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by Cardinal Fang 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The kit recommends testing the pH every so often, but I have no idea what constitutes a good pH meter.
Any ideas?
UK makes/ suppliers only please
2006-10-20 13:20:10 · update #1
go to a swimming pool supply store. They have all types of ph meters
2006-10-20 13:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your compost heap is working properly there should be worms already there doing there hardest to break down the plant and vegetable matter you add to it. By all means though you can purchase worm farms and collect the organic fertiliser they create for you.There are Internet sites that you can go to to purchase these or visit your local Garden Centre for information. Some already have them in stock. Good luck with it all, its a great idea any composting is.
2016-05-22 06:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Stella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go. PH is a factor with worms. if you avoid things that are acidic you should be okay. I have been a worm farmer for 10 years and have never had a problem with PH. I watch my food source very carefully.
2006-10-20 13:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by Lover of my soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several listed at www.cpc.co.uk
Search for "ph meter"
Its a good company, but might not be quite what you are looking for.
2006-10-20 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't go to a pool supply they only test water . go to harborfreight.com , they have soil pH testers cheap about 2 or 3 dollars . they will ship it to any where in the USA .
2006-10-20 13:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call "dove" thay always have plenty spare PH testing devices left over from the out-takes sections of the adverts.
2006-10-20 13:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by kevinmonaghan1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having played with lots of different brands, the only manufacturer worth considering is Hanna meters. They are simple, easy to use, very reliable and robust.
http://www.hannainst.com/products/prodline/phmeter.cfm
2006-10-20 13:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by knighttemplar1119 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maplins are quite likely to be cheapest,a garden centre will probably be dearest
2006-10-20 13:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by salforddude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I saw some in Homebase.
2006-10-20 23:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
(why did I answer?)
2006-10-20 13:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by mark_virgin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋