Testing Soil Texture - Mason Jar Soil Test

Learn how to determine the amounts / percentages of sand, clay, and silt in your soil with this simple comprehensive test. In this step by step procedure you will see what materials you need and each step along the way. I also have a discussion as to ways to improve soil at the end, with some examples from my own garden and yard.

Helpful References:
This is the step by step article on this video. It is great for quick reference when you actually do the test - so save it to your favorites.
https://growitbuildit.com/mason-jar-soil-test-clay-sand-silt/

Link to USDA Soil Pyramid Calculator:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/survey/?cid=nrcs142p2_054167

You should also consider performing a soil drainage test at the same time as the mason jar test. These two tests go hand in hand, in that one may assume they have clay when in fact they have a loam that is just over compacted.

See here for video on performing the Soil Drainage Test:
https://youtu.be/AnFFx8srRUs

pH meter - it works well for quickly evaluating a sites suitability from a pH standpoint - https://amzn.to/2Mvo8g5

How to make a basic compost pile - save to favorites for a quick reference
https://growitbuildit.com/how-to-make-a-compost-pile/
See our collection of videos on how to improve your garden -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLKSxRK2zz0&list=PLm6MKNFLKJp6v1pGsoOs3LGPxJWwcl5MP

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