Quiz – Soil Sampling and Analysis

Soil tests have three steps: Collecting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Soil Samples

For most plants, soil samples should be taken from 10 to 12 inches deep.

Most landscape and lawn companies analyze their own samples.

Soil tests measure all the nutrients in the soil.

Nitrogen is usually not included in soil test reports.

Most plants prefer a pH range of

All sand particles are of the same size

Clay particles are smaller than silt particles

A coarse textured soil will have very few macropores.

Sandy soils are resistant to compaction.

Clay soils leach less than sandy soils.