If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
Method 1 Testing Soil pH with a Commercial Test Probe. Dig a small hole in the soil. Use a trowel or spade to dig a hole 2â4 inches (5.1â10.2 cm) deep. Break up the soil within the hole and remove any twigs or foreign debris.