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product_id: 7327311
title: "Lamotte Model El - Turf and Garden Soil Test Kit - 5679-01"
brand: "lamotte"
price: "VT45822"
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reviews_count: 9
category: "La Motte"
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# 30 pH tests with color charts Includes Garden Guide & Soil Handbook 15 tests each for N, P, K Lamotte Model El - Turf and Garden Soil Test Kit - 5679-01

**Brand:** lamotte
**Price:** VT45822
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Dig Deeper, Grow Smarter — Your Soil’s Secret Weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lamotte Model El - Turf and Garden Soil Test Kit - 5679-01 by lamotte
- **How much does it cost?** VT45822 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7327311-lamotte-model-el-turf-and-garden-soil-test-kit-5679)

## Best For

- lamotte enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lamotte brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Reusable & Reliable:** Durable components and detailed instructions ensure consistent, repeatable results season after season.
- • **All-in-One Testing Kit:** Everything you need in one compact, portable case—ideal for both beginners and soil science pros.
- • **Precision Soil Insights:** Unlock exact nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels with 15 tests each to tailor your garden’s nutrition.
- • **Expert Guidance Included:** Garden Guide Manual and LaMotte Soil Handbook provide actionable fertilizer and lime recommendations.
- • **Comprehensive pH Analysis:** Perform up to 30 soil pH tests using easy-to-read laminated color charts for optimal plant health.

## Overview

The LaMotte Model El Soil Test Kit offers a professional-grade, user-friendly solution to analyze your garden soil’s nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and pH levels. With 15 tests each for N, P, K and 30 pH tests, plus comprehensive guides for interpreting results and optimizing soil health, this compact kit empowers millennial garden managers to make data-driven decisions that elevate plant growth and sustainability.

## Description

Product Details Use this simple test kit to learn the specifics about your soil before starting your gardening project. Used for soil science education or garden analysis, this kit includes rapid test procedures, diagrammed instructions, and laminated color charts to measure concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (15 tests each), and soil pH (30 tests). The Garden Guide Manual and LaMotte Soil Handbook are included to interpret test results and offer lime and fertilizer recommendations.

Review: Good Baseline Soil Test Kit - I initially had an issue when the kit arrived that the color charts for deciphering results were not included. Through desertcart I contacted the seller and they immediately responded and I had the charts within a few days. Kudos, great customer service. The kit comes with soil guides and info books as well as a detailed inventory sheet and directions. The case and parts are of quality for what it is and the parts inside are as well. Most important is that the kit packs back up nicely after use. I grow in small pots and make my own soils from aggregates that are not typical for gardening. Majority of soils being volcanic knowing the PH range is of importance as well as having some info of NPK. So far I have only tested my "basic" soil mix. The directions were very easy to use, there are part numbers on each piece and chemical in the kit and they are spelled out in the directions. Hardest part was getting soil prepped for testing. I used a mortar and pestle to make a fine powder out of soil samples. The results will inform aggregate additions and how I will/need to fertilize my plants. My plants seem to be happy, but being able to dial in what they need will take them to next level. Included in the books are charts that decipher what the results would mean on a bigger scale as far as what and how much needs to be added to soil to get it an acceptable range for whatever is being grown. I need to do some math to figure out how to translate the charts for growing in very small containers as the charts deal with parts per acre. I now have a great kit to test any changes I make. Awesome kit that with a little work and research can help if you're looking to optimize soil for what you're growing. ****I would suggest doing phosphorus test first, event though it is last in the directions. You will likely have to make two batches of test mix to obtain enough soil fluid for the test. Doing it first, the test tubes can be cleaned and drying while you do other tests.
Review: If sampling several areas expect time. - I loved the self contained nature of the kit and the handy tools. I thought I could test 7 areas at once. 3 of the tests require 2 test tubes so only 3 tests at a time if you follow their instructions exactly. Provide 7 more test tubes. I learned my impression of my soil quality was way off and this provides me much better ways to address each section of my gardens. I know that the tests are working because of an atypical area testing much differently (better). Instructions include starting the day before to let soil samples dry, and it took me a longer than expected time to sift my composite samples of soil. Provide plenty of time in an area that won't get rain but isn't indoors for this. I think the info is scattered through good booklets but not as easy to reference between as if it were provided in a tabbed booklet. But I appreciated I got hard copies instead of searching a website. I loved that I could do the four tests in one afternoon (lots of rinsing and using the tiny brush to clean test tubes, be near a sink). I loved that it was so self contained I can store it easily. I will have enough to retest key areas this year but I will not have enough extracting solutions to cover all areas next spring and I read the refills are costly. But the kit is great to use, store in the shed, and get it out again in good shape next time, compact and informative. Keep in mind to have plenty of space and a colander or something with larger bowls so you can sift soil samples so you need space. I used sticky notes to label my samples and the log sheets are examples, very narrow, you might want to use an electronic spreadsheet to have room to note things clearly. You don't want to mix up your samples after so carefully collecting and sifting them.

## Features

- Learn the specifics about your soil before starting your gardening project! Used for soil science education or garden analysis, this kit includes rapid test procedures, diagrammed instructions, and laminated color charts used to measure concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (15 tests each), and soil pH (30 tests).
- Comes with Garden Guide manual and LaMotte Soil Handbook are included to interpret test results and give lime and fertilizer recommendations.
- Simple, easy to use kit contains everything you need to test your soil!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DBSY6B2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #96,754 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #43 in Soil Test Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (337) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.85 pounds |
| Item model number | 5679-01 |
| Manufacturer | LaMotte |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you sell any other soil testing kits that are reliable that can travel by air?**
A: Honestly this product is regarded by many as the gold standard for soil testing soil at this price point. LaMotte also makes a kit for NPK ( B0080GQY56 ) but that kit does not include pH and is qualitative (low, medium, high readings) not quantitative, unlike this test. 

I am not sure where your end destination is but another potential option is to have it shipped there if you are going to Canada or Mexico. There will likely be brokerage fees and shipping would be more costly but that is another potential option.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with and have a great day!

**Q: is there a refill kit available?**
A: Yes, we do now offer refill kits! You can order them by searching Amazon for "B08BJ9CS2H" .

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!

**Q: My ph test liquid is brown after 20 minutes.  Instructions say 10 minutes.  How long does it take?**
A: You are describing the typical problem with this test kit. The other problem is trying to correctly match the colors on the chart. Try doing what I did. Take your sample to 3 different people in your family and they will give you 3 different answers as to what hue of the color you are viewing. Now your other problem will stem from trying to collect the separated liquid in the tube in order to perform the other tests. I finally broke down and bought a 4000 RPM electric centrifuge. You can get them for around $50.00 on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=800-1+Electric+Centrifuge+Machine+Lab+Medical+Practice+110V+4000+rpm+20ml+x+6&_sacat=0
However, just understand that in the end you still have to match the color.  Good Luck with that..

**Q: What is the difference between model 5679-01 and 5679-02?**
A: 5679-02 is a direct replacement for the 5679-01 Garden Guide Kit. 5679-01 is now discontinued due to case
availability. The contents are the same but this comes in a rigid plastic case and 5679-01 is no longer available.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Baseline Soil Test Kit
*by A***E on June 8, 2020*

I initially had an issue when the kit arrived that the color charts for deciphering results were not included. Through Amazon I contacted the seller and they immediately responded and I had the charts within a few days. Kudos, great customer service. The kit comes with soil guides and info books as well as a detailed inventory sheet and directions. The case and parts are of quality for what it is and the parts inside are as well. Most important is that the kit packs back up nicely after use. I grow in small pots and make my own soils from aggregates that are not typical for gardening. Majority of soils being volcanic knowing the PH range is of importance as well as having some info of NPK. So far I have only tested my "basic" soil mix. The directions were very easy to use, there are part numbers on each piece and chemical in the kit and they are spelled out in the directions. Hardest part was getting soil prepped for testing. I used a mortar and pestle to make a fine powder out of soil samples. The results will inform aggregate additions and how I will/need to fertilize my plants. My plants seem to be happy, but being able to dial in what they need will take them to next level. Included in the books are charts that decipher what the results would mean on a bigger scale as far as what and how much needs to be added to soil to get it an acceptable range for whatever is being grown. I need to do some math to figure out how to translate the charts for growing in very small containers as the charts deal with parts per acre. I now have a great kit to test any changes I make. Awesome kit that with a little work and research can help if you're looking to optimize soil for what you're growing. ****I would suggest doing phosphorus test first, event though it is last in the directions. You will likely have to make two batches of test mix to obtain enough soil fluid for the test. Doing it first, the test tubes can be cleaned and drying while you do other tests.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If sampling several areas expect time.
*by V***I on July 24, 2020*

I loved the self contained nature of the kit and the handy tools. I thought I could test 7 areas at once. 3 of the tests require 2 test tubes so only 3 tests at a time if you follow their instructions exactly. Provide 7 more test tubes. I learned my impression of my soil quality was way off and this provides me much better ways to address each section of my gardens. I know that the tests are working because of an atypical area testing much differently (better). Instructions include starting the day before to let soil samples dry, and it took me a longer than expected time to sift my composite samples of soil. Provide plenty of time in an area that won't get rain but isn't indoors for this. I think the info is scattered through good booklets but not as easy to reference between as if it were provided in a tabbed booklet. But I appreciated I got hard copies instead of searching a website. I loved that I could do the four tests in one afternoon (lots of rinsing and using the tiny brush to clean test tubes, be near a sink). I loved that it was so self contained I can store it easily. I will have enough to retest key areas this year but I will not have enough extracting solutions to cover all areas next spring and I read the refills are costly. But the kit is great to use, store in the shed, and get it out again in good shape next time, compact and informative. Keep in mind to have plenty of space and a colander or something with larger bowls so you can sift soil samples so you need space. I used sticky notes to label my samples and the log sheets are examples, very narrow, you might want to use an electronic spreadsheet to have room to note things clearly. You don't want to mix up your samples after so carefully collecting and sifting them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IF you want the truth about soil chemistry, stop here.
*by K***8 on April 22, 2025*

I've compared test results against a meter and another testing kit. This is the easiest to use, most reliable I've seen yet. No issues with the equipment or quality of the system. As I use up the materials that came with the kit, I will buy replacement reagents instead of trying any other. Equipment is durable and will last with care.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-03*