How do I use the pH Test strips?

The pH Test is very easy to use:dip the strip for half a second in the compost tea (the liquid collected under your worm composter);take it out and immediately compare the color with the scale provided (pH 1 to 14);read the result in a few seconds.Do not use the strips in solutions that are too diluted (less than 0.01%), as they give a false reading.

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pH Test for Worm Composters

Q: Why test the pH of my worm composter?

Your composting worms live and thrive in a neutral environment. As you add fruit and vegetable scraps, the bedding gradually becomes more acidic; a pH that is too acidic, or on the other hand too alkaline, can stress them.An acidic environment also attracts pests: fruit flies, fly larvae, and small spiders. With the 72 strips in the pH Test, you can check in just a few seconds whether your worm bin is balanced, so you'll know when to add RegulaWorm instead of guessing.

Q: What should I pair the pH Test with?

The pH Test works hand in hand with our RegulaWorm. Your worms thrive in a neutral environment, between 7 and 8: if the strip shows acidity, add RegulaWorm (or powdered eggshells) to the active tray, then test again a few days later.A slightly alkaline color after adding eggshells is nothing to worry about: simply add them less often. If you're not sure, email us a photo of the strip.

Q: How many tests are in the box, and how should I store the strips?

The pH Test box contains 72 strips, enough to monitor the acidity of your worm composter for a long time. The strips keep for 3 years when stored in a dry place, away from light.Close the box tightly after each use. An occasional test is all you need, for example when you notice fruit flies showing up. You can also use the same box for several bins: worm composter, composter, or bokashi.

Q: Can I use the pH Test directly on vermicompost?

Yes, and the pH Test is still very simple: mix a little vermicompost with water, about 1 part compost to 4 parts water, then dip the strip in for half a second and compare the color with the chart.This comes in handy when you collect very little worm tea, which is actually a good sign: a well-balanced worm composter produces little liquid, and the first month usually yields none.All our tips: How and when to harvest vermicompost and compost tea

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Easily monitor the acidity of your compost with simple, easy-to-use pH test strips!
Provide a neutral, healthy environment for your composting worms with accurate pH monitoring.
Avoid unwanted pests like fruit flies and larvae, which are associated with overly acidic pH.
Instant test: dip, compare, and adjust your composter in just seconds.

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Keep the right balance for your worms!

These pH test strips are a simple tool for monitoring the acidity of your worm composter, compost bin, or bokashi.

Composting worms live and thrive in a neutral environment. A pH that is too acidic or too alkaline can disrupt them and may even put them at risk.

Acidic pH can also attract pests to your compost, such as fruit flies, pinworms, soldier fly larvae, or small spiders.

With these easy-to-use tests, you can check whether your compost is balanced. Simply dip the strip into "worm tea" (the liquid collected underneath your worm composter) and compare the resulting color to the chart provided.
If your worm composter doesn't produce enough liquid, no problem: just mix a little vermicompost with water (1 part compost to about 4 parts water), then dip the strip into it.

Directions for use:

Dip the strip into the worm tea or diluted vermicompost for half a second.
Remove it and immediately compare the color that appears within a few seconds to the pH chart provided (pH 1 to 14).
Do not use with overly diluted (less than 0.01%) or overly weak solutions.
Store the strips in a dry place, away from light.

Shelf life: 3 years.

Technical specifications pH Test for Worm Composters

Overview
Brand	Moutta Farm
Reference	TESTPH
Product type	pH test strips
Compatible with	Worm composter, composter, bokashi
Shape	Strips
Capacity
Capacity / weight	72 strips
Use and storage
Dosage	Dip for 0.5 sec in the leachate or diluted vermicompost (1 part to 4 parts water), then compare with the color scale
Storage	Dry place, away from light; 3 years
Features
Measuring range	pH 1 to 14
Dimensions and material
Weight	0.2 ounce (6 grams)
Manufacturing
Country of manufacture	China
Box contents and warranty
Warranty	2 years

Your questions about the pH Test

The farm's answers to the questions our customers ask us most often.

Your composting worms live and thrive in a neutral environment. As you add fruit and vegetable scraps, the bedding gradually becomes more acidic; a pH that is too acidic, or on the other hand too alkaline, can stress them.

An acidic environment also attracts pests: fruit flies, fly larvae, and small spiders. With the 72 strips in the pH Test, you can check in just a few seconds whether your worm bin is balanced, so you'll know when to add RegulaWorm instead of guessing.

The pH Test works hand in hand with our RegulaWorm. Your worms thrive in a neutral environment, between 7 and 8: if the strip shows acidity, add RegulaWorm (or powdered eggshells) to the active tray, then test again a few days later.

A slightly alkaline color after adding eggshells is nothing to worry about: simply add them less often. If you're not sure, email us a photo of the strip.

The pH Test box contains 72 strips, enough to monitor the acidity of your worm composter for a long time. The strips keep for 3 years when stored in a dry place, away from light.

Close the box tightly after each use. An occasional test is all you need, for example when you notice fruit flies showing up. You can also use the same box for several bins: worm composter, composter, or bokashi.

Yes, the pH Test strips measure the pH of any liquid or diluted mixture: worm composter, compost bin, or bokashi bin. For a compost bin, follow the same steps as for vermicompost: one part compost to about 4 parts water.

With bokashi, an acidic liquid is normal since it's a fermentation process, so the test helps you make sure fermentation is on track. However, avoid adding a large amount of very acidic bokashi to your worm bin without rebalancing it with RegulaWorm.

The pH Test is very easy to use:

dip the strip for half a second in the compost tea (the liquid collected under your worm composter);
take it out and immediately compare the color with the scale provided (pH 1 to 14);
read the result in a few seconds.

Do not use the strips in solutions that are too diluted (less than 0.01%), as they give a false reading.

Yes, and the pH Test is still very simple: mix a little vermicompost with water, about 1 part compost to 4 parts water, then dip the strip in for half a second and compare the color with the chart.

This comes in handy when you collect very little worm tea, which is actually a good sign: a well-balanced worm composter produces little liquid, and the first month usually yields none.

All our tips: How and when to harvest vermicompost and compost tea

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