Soil characteristics include color, texture, mineral composition ... Vaughan's experiment consisted of studying how dark the color of the soil was, as well as its water content, vegetation ...

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 ...

Table 1. Normal Range of CEC Values for Common Color/Texture Soil Groups. CEC in Soil groups Examples meg/100g----- Light colored sands Plainfield 3-5 Bloomfield Dark colored sands Maumee 10-20 ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

I shouldn’t have been surprised. Farmers have known this for centuries. Soil texture and soil microbes are key. It’s what a farmer does when he reaches down, scoops up some soil in his hands ...