Estimate Soil Texture-by-feel

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:21 in Earth & Climate

A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for students of soil science. Soil texture strongly influences the nutrient holding ability of a soil, the amount of water the soil can store, as well as many other properties.

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