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This video covers why soils are tested, collecting soil samples, and interpreting soil test reports. This is part of the Soils and Fertilizers video series.
- 16 min
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- Dr. Denise DeBusk
Soil Sampling Basics: This video covers the importance of soil testing, taking samples in the field and submitting the samples for testing. Only basic sampling techniques are covered; more...
- 4 min
- 10K
- Univ of Wisconsin Integrated Pest and Crop Management
Apr 16, 2020 · In this video you will learn how to properly take a soil test, understand nutrients needed for plant growth, and how to interpret results on a soil analysis.
- 32 min
- 386
- Fannin County- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Materials Needed
- Ph Test
- Nutrient Tests
- Nitrogen Test
- Phosphorus Test
- Potassium Test
Paper cupMeasuring SpoonsPlastic SpoonClock/TimerTake the tube with the green cap and remove the cap.Fill the tube to the top line with water.Add one of the Soil pH Tabs to the tube.Use the green cap to add one capful of soil.Measure 2 tablespoons of water into a paper cup.Add 2 FLOC EX tabs and stir with a spoon until the tabs disintegrate.Add one teaspoon of soil to the cup and stir for 1 minute.Let the cup to sit for 1 minute or until the soil settles to the bottom of the cup.Use the tube with the red cap and remove the cap.Fill the tube with the clear solution from the paper cup to the bottom line.Add a NITRATE tab to the tube.Put the cap back on tube and shake vigorously for 2 minutes.Remove the blue cap from its tube.Add ¼ teaspoon of the clear solution from the cup to the tube.Fill to the top line with water.Add a PHOS tablet to the tube.Take the yellow cap off its tube.Fill to the top line with the clear solution from the cup.Put a POTAS tab in the tube.Put the cap back on and mix until in disintegrates.Soil Texture testing is easy and worth the effort even though you can't change your soil texture without risking turning it into cement. But you can learn about and understand it. These two simple methods show you how.
- 4 min
Jun 16, 2023 · Soil testing is the rapid chemical analysis to know the nutrient status & reaction of soil. In the broader sense, it is the evaluation and interpretation of fertilizer recommendations based on soil test values. Through testing, we get to know macro-nutrient values and pH of the soil.
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Apr 9, 2019 · To do a soil test, all you need is a testing kit, a garden trowel, and a bucket. To test your soil, take these four easy steps: Pick a spot in your plant bed to start off, and dip the trowel down about 6-10 inches. Pull up that chunk of soil and add it to the bucket.
