Acid or Alkaline?

Try this quick test to see if your soil is acidic or alkaline.

DYC White vinegar
Soil
Container

1
Put a handful of soil in a container.
2
Pour in 1/2 cup DYC white vinegar. If the soil fizzes or bubbles, it’s definitely alkaline.
3
To see if your soil is acidic put a handful of soil in a container and add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup baking soda. This time, fizzing would indicate acid in the soil.
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