Soil Test Kit | Understand What Your Lawn or Garden Soil Needs, Not Sure What Fertilizer to Apply | Analysis Provides Complete Nutrient Analysis & Fertilizer Recommendation On Report
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Brand | Soil Savvy |
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
Coverage | Full |
Specific Uses For Product | Home Lawn & Garden, Lawn, Garden, Landscaping, Soil Test, Soil Test Kit |
About this item
- Soil Testing Simplified! Soil Savvy is a Ready-To-Use professional-grade soil test kit available to the general public that provides an Easy-To-Understand fertilizer recommendation tailored to your specific soil.
- Analysis provides a full report, comprised of soil pH and 14 nutrients including (N,P,K)
- A truly Sustainable approach to fertilizer management, Soil Savvy determines what nutrients are needed by your plants and eliminates over application of the nutrients they don’t need.
- The same soil testing technology used by leading agricultural producers, turf managers and landscapers is now available to YOU the home gardener!
- Each Kit includes all needed components and instructions for use (MSRP: $34.95)
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 2.5 x 7 inches; 8 ounces
- Item model number : SSLG
- Date First Available : June 6, 2016
- Manufacturer : UNIBEST International
- ASIN : B01GIMOG8A
- Best Sellers Rank: #28,145 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #895 in Garden Fertilizers
- Customer Reviews:
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Product Description
Easy To Use
Soil Testing Simplified! Soil Savvy is a Ready-To-Use professional-grade soil test kit available to the general public that provides an Easy-To-Understand fertilizer recommendation tailored to your specific soil. Price includes soil analysis as well as a full report, comprised of soil pH and 14 nutrients including (N,P,K) of your soil.
Simply follow the instructions in the package, and send in your soil for analysis:
- HOW TO USE:
- Step 1) Fill jar with soil
- Step 2) Ship in provided pre-paid postage envelope
- Step 3) Results are available in 7-10 days via email provided via email or on our website
Example of Customer Report
Your personalized report will show the levels of 14 nutrients in your soil plus pH.
Nutrients analyzed include: Nitrogen (reported as Total N, nitrate (NO3-N) and ammonium (NH4-N)), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), sodium (Na), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), boron (B) and aluminum (Al).
Upon receiving your personalized report, you will find the organic or synthetic fertilizer that matches the listed recommendation (or the closest match available in your area), and apply based on your reported results, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Technology
Currently, there are no soil test kits available to the general public that provide precise fertilizer recommendations in an easy-to-read format, tailored for a customer's specific soil. Soil Savvy is a professional-grade soil test kit that provides easy-to-understand fertilizer recommendations for organic and synthetic nutrient products, a truly sustainable approach to fertilizer management. Your personalized soil report shows what nutrients your plants need, without over-applying the ones they don’t!
Soil Savvy is a product designed and manufactured by UNIBEST International, in Washington state. UNIBEST technology is deployed on all continents (excluding Antarctica), and has been providing farmers, agribusiness and home garden consumers with monitoring products and data that is suited for their own unique application for years – whether that be to optimize crop management, understand environmental contamination, or to simply grow a healthier home lawn and garden. In all cases, UNIBEST is a proven trusted resource, diligently helping our customers succeed.
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Customers find the fertilizer test kit easy to use and understand. They say the instructions are clear and the results arrive quickly by email. Customers also appreciate the fast online results and the comprehensive test results. They mention the content provides good information and insights. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance and value.
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Customers find the fertilizer test kit easy to use and send off for testing. They say the instructions are clear, the results are easy to read and understand, and the recommendations are easy for them to follow. Customers also mention that the samples are easy enough to take, send, and retrieve, and that the bar graph is easy to understand.
"...In my opinion, this kit is reasonably priced, easy to use and the results come quickly...." Read more
"...It's as simple as collecting your soil, placing the container in the envelope with the completed form, and dropping it in any mailbox...." Read more
"Soil Savvy - Soil Test Kit is easy to use, you get the results in a few days, and the results are presented in an easy to read, actionable format..." Read more
"Easy to use and fast return" Read more
Customers like the speed of the fertilizer. They mention that it's easy to use, produces fast results, and provides easy-to-understand information. Some appreciate the quick turnaround and the professional report that comes back quickly.
"...my opinion, this kit is reasonably priced, easy to use and the results come quickly...." Read more
"Soil Savvy - Soil Test Kit is easy to use, you get the results in a few days, and the results are presented in an easy to read, actionable format..." Read more
"Easy to use and fast return" Read more
"...this service again, but the price was fair and the results were given in the estimated timeframe." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the fertilizer. They mention that it is a great test kit, with comprehensive results. They appreciate the method of viewing the results and the information provided. Customers also appreciate the graphic display of the soil results in an easy to read and understand format. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...my lawn greened up over the course of 3 weeks and looks quite a bit nicer than before I ordered the kit...." Read more
"Easy to do the soil test. The company is there as well. Price is good.A minor issue with the shipment...." Read more
"...point. Between the two options, MySoil was cheaper and equally detailed...." Read more
"...etc... Fyi...my lawn is already looking more lush...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the content of the fertilizer. They say it provides good information, is detailed, and provides great insight into their lawn's needs. They also appreciate the analysis and recommendations. Overall, customers are happy with the product's content, which is comprehensive and easy to understand.
"...I believe you get alot of information about your soil and the recommendations are nice to have as a good starting point...." Read more
"I have been using this soil test for years and find it very useful...." Read more
"...Another difference was that these guys required much less soil to send back...." Read more
"...the bar graph was easily understood and very informative...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the fertilizer. Some mention that the results appeared reasonable, the kit worked very well, and the results were very helpful. However, others say that the website doesn't work and the links don't function.
"...The results appeared reasonable and I was able to find the recommended fertilizer ratio at a local store...." Read more
"...I never did get the results and website doesn’t work.6/15 Well I have to take it back!..." Read more
"I've used these kits for years with great lawn results based on the analysis they provided and recommendations they made." Read more
"...My main critique is they need to fix their web site and improve their communication when they're behind on testing." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the fertilizer. Some mention it's a great value, totally worth it, and has saved them time and money. However, others say that it'd be a waste of money.
"...In my opinion, this kit is reasonably priced, easy to use and the results come quickly...." Read more
"...What is this crap? I sent my email with the sample. USELESS CRAP. STILL OUT $20******..." Read more
"...This is where the Soil Savvy kit provides a great value. You will receive a recommendation in the form of N-P-K @ X pounds/1000 sq ft...." Read more
"Be warned.This is a waste of money.Period.If I could give zero stars I would.If I could give negative stars, I would...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the service. Some mention that it's great and easy to use, while others say that they take money and provide no service or communication six weeks after sending in the sample. They also say that there is no response to emails and that the kit is not very helpful.
"...Also customer service is poor." Read more
"Test was very easy to use, and prepaid return mailer was an excellent idea...." Read more
"No results or communication six weeks after sending in the sample...." Read more
"Total deception. They take money and provide no service. Website and product info say you can download soil report in 7-10 days...." Read more
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Anyways, since purchasing my home in 2014, I've been working to improve the lawn and landscaping since the previous owners did no favors in this category. I improved my cutting and watering schedule as well as started a weed & feed application. Although the lawn made significant improvement, I was still experiencing different conditions in the front and back. It was realized that what I was doing was definitely an improvement....but probably not the most efficient way to go about it. I finally settled on getting 2 of these kits to find out what was going on and improve my lawn care program.
I used a soil probe to take multiple samples in both zones. I then mixed and sifted the soil for best composite sample. As expected, the result from the front and back yard were very different. I may not fully understand the history of the yard (since it could be a million different factors) but the results have helped me understand the nutrient levels and to develop an application plan that will lead to a healthier lawn. I have taken the result from this fall and will carry out my plan until I retest next year.
In my opinion, this kit is reasonably priced, easy to use and the results come quickly. I believe you get alot of information about your soil and the recommendations are nice to have as a good starting point. Lawn Care Nut recommends this and in his video he recommends this kit because they use a "synthetic root" that tells you what nutrients are available in your soil, not just what is IN your soil.
The only other thing I can say is that I'm just a consumer and don't really have any understanding as to the quality or accuracy of the testing that Unibest performs. I'm trusting their analysis and that their information helps me achieve the improvements I'm looking for. I guess time will tell.
There is one caveat: The results also tell you what your lawn's PH level is (i.e. whether the soil is acidic or basic), and that the appropriate PH is 6-7 (neutral). The N-P-K fertilizer recommendation is not going to help with your PH level. Instead, you will need to go find a bag of lime at the store and read the back. It will tell you how much lime to apply to raise your PH by X levels. Based on some research, a healthy PH level is necessary for the lawn to be able to absorb the fertilizer you're applying. Therefore, I think the kit should emphasize this fact more than it does. So, even though the Soil Savvy kit doesn't give you a lime recommendation, you'll need to find your lawn's PH in the results (mine was about 5--too low), and figure out on your own how much lime you need to raise it.
There are a couple reviewers who seemed surprised that you need to mail the soil sample to the lab, as opposed to getting instant results. This was not an issue for me at all. I got my results back (they will actually e-mail them to you) in 6 days, and the envelope needed to send the sample is prepaid. It's as simple as collecting your soil, placing the container in the envelope with the completed form, and dropping it in any mailbox.
I plan on using one of these kits again next year to see what kind of results I get from my efforts this year. Subjectively, my lawn greened up over the course of 3 weeks and looks quite a bit nicer than before I ordered the kit. To me, that justifies the relatively high price of the kit.
A minor issue with the shipment. Post office said the address on the provided envelope has an issue so it took longer time to there. I took roughly 2 weeks from mailing out to getting the result online. Not a big deal to me because it said 7-10 business days already.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
A minor issue with the shipment. Post office said the address on the provided envelope has an issue so it took longer time to there. I took roughly 2 weeks from mailing out to getting the result online. Not a big deal to me because it said 7-10 business days already.
I used a small hand shovel to dig down about 4 inches in my lawn in four different locations. Then mixed the four samples in a 1 gallon bucket, and scooped a one ounce sample using the included cup. Then closed the case, and sealed in the pre-printed envelop while writing the sample location, and my email address on the bottle and enclosed post card. I dropped the small postage paid package in the mail, and a few days (3-4 days) later I received an email with a link to a website to a PDF report. The results are presented in a simple to read bar graph, with a clear indication of my results compared to a optimal range. Which includes synthetic and organic fertilizer recommendation in NPK (16-16-16), pounds per 1000 square feet.
My second experience has been a disaster. I sent the sample in 4 weeks ago, confirmed delivery by the USPS. I’ve been to the website numerous times to check the results with no luck.
I then contacted customer service 3 times via email and phone messages with no response. I’m wondering if they went out of business. Either way I wasted $26.00 on the test kit.