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Topic 2.2 — Soil components & DIY soil testing

DIY extended: what else can you measure at home?

Texture is only one piece of the puzzle. Soils have many other measurable properties that reveal how they function as living systems.

  • Chemical properties: acidity (pH), carbonate content, nutrient availability.
  • Biological properties: soil organic matter content, respiration, presence of soil organisms.
  • Physical characteristics: soil colour, aggregate stability, moisture content.

Click on the titles to watch instructional step-by-step videos on YouTube: DIY test 1, DIY test 2, DIY test 3.

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