Lamotte Soil Texture User Manual

SoilTextureStudiesCODE 1604

TEACHER UNITCODE 5688QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 *Texture Dispersing Reagent, 60 mL *5644WT-H2 Soil Separation Tubes, 10-40 mL, w/plastic caps07631 Plasti

*WARNING: Reagents marked with a * are considered hazardous substances.Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are supplied for these reagents. For yoursa

WHAT IS SOIL? Soil is an important natural substance. Not only does it make up thenatural covering of the earth, it also supports most plant life. Thi

SAMPLING TIPS1. When sampling a lawn, take sample from the upper 2 or 3 inches ofsoil. When sampling a garden or farm crops, take sample from theupper

4. Cap and shake for 2 minutes. (Figure 2)5. Allow the tube to stand undisturbed for 30 seconds.6. Place plastic ruler next to tube. (Figure 3)Measure

GLOSSARY OF TERMSABSORB - To take a substance into the physical structure of a liquid or solid without chemical reaction.AVAILABILITY - Nutrients in s

SETTLING RATE - The amount of time required for particles in asolution to settle.SILT - A type of soil that falls in size between sand and clay. It i

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