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Here are two ways that you can test your soil: 1  Use a do-it-yourself kit: This basic pH test measures your soilâs acidity and alkalinity and sometimes major nutrient content. Buy a kit at a nursery, follow the instructions, and voilÃ  â you know your soilâs pH. However, the test gives you only a rough picture of the pH and nutrient levels in your soil.
Raising pH. If the soil is too acid, then agricultural lime (calcium carbonate) should be applied. The amount needed will vary depending on the pH and the soil type. As a rough guide apply 120 g/m 2 to a clay soil and 30 g/m 2 to a sandy soil.Test again in a few months and apply more if necessary.aising pH. If the soil is too acid, then agricultural lime (calcium carbonate) should be applied. The amount needed will vary depending on the pH and the soil type. As a rough guide apply 120 g/m 2 to a clay soil and 30 g/m 2 to a sandy soil. Test again in a few months and apply more if necessary.