In message , Rick McGreal
writes
Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote in
:

Litmus wouldn't be much good, but if you have kids at secondary school
they could probably cadge a bit of Universal indicator paper.

B-)

Ok...I only got a 'C' in chemisty (And it was a bloody long time ago!) so I
got the wrong type of paper!

Ok i'll let you off :-)

You can buy a very simple kit at your gc.
You can also get pH meters as well.

Is it worth getting one?

Depends on how often you intend measuring the pH - for general gardening
no I don't think it is. YMMV.

hey should be easier to use to get a reliable result.

Will they last if kept in safe in my toolbox?

Should do.
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Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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