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.
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.