A soil test is commonly
refer to the analysis of a soil sample
to determine nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as
the acidity or pH level. The most crucial step in soil testing is collecting the sample.
Identify the area that will
be represented by the sample. The soil physical appearance, texture, color,
slope, drainage, and past management should be similar throughout the area. Use
a clean bucket and a spade or an auger to collect 12 or more sub samples to a depth
of 6 -8 inches (4 - 6 inches for turf) from random spots within the defined
area. Avoid sampling field or plot edges, when the soil is very wet or within
six to eight weeks after a lime or fertilizer application. Next, break up any
lumps or clods of soil, remove stones, roots, debris, and then thoroughly mix
sub samples together. Once the sample is thoroughly mixed, scoop out
approximately one cup of soil and spread on a clean sheet of paper to air-dry. Do not use wet
soil samples for testing.
Place approximately one cup of dry sample in a plastic zip-lock
bag, include the estimated area represented by each sample. This information is
useful and will be reported back with the results. Be sure to specify a Plant Code for each sample; without a Plant Code, the lime and nutrient
recommendations cannot be made.
Do you think you can conduct a soil analysis?
4 comments:
I can try to do the analysis myself. But I think I'll leave it too the pros like you Ricardo!
Do you have ph testers for sale.
with the information i just read, i think i should be able to doing some analyzing for myself
Yes Richard we do
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