I used a couple of these to test the soil in my garden. To test the mud you need to prepare some mud with distilled water and then pass it through a coffee filter. I found that my soil is fairly alkaline and this helped me choose a tree that would grow well in my yard. It cost a few dollars, not guessing.
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