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Posted By julesamen 1 year, 3 months ago in Family

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The ratio of sand, silt, and clay in soil determines its ability to hold moisture and nutrients. The test I use to determine a soil' s texture is a low-tech alternative to sending a sample off to a lab. All you need is a straight-sided jar with a tight-fitting lid (an empty peanut butter jar or mason jar works well), some powdered dishwashing detergent, a ruler, water, a calculator, a soil sample, and a soil texture triangle.