Simple Soil Testing // How To Test Your Soil

In this video, I show you how to test the composition of your soil by simply using a glass jar and some water.

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[Siolnnn]

I’m here from my school the teacher showed us this

[essjay]

I've watched (and tried) so many videos that involved careful application of water then rolling and kneading and whatever of the mixture and I was none the wiser ... this is so much simpler and gives me numbers I can work with ... thanks

[a.bloke.alwayslearning.]

Just brilliant.

I am just about to do tests on different composts for bug infestations before I choose the best, and your soil analysis method is an extra bonus !

If one were to fill each jar halfway with different composts or imported soils, then leave the sealed jar in a warm place the little buggets, (a technical term), should have hatched and be flying or crawling around inside the jar.

By combination and cooperation, we Master the Earth.
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[leelee]

Best vid I've seen thus far regarding soil testing. Brilliant!

[aviralojha]

Well, I am so happy after watching your video. Quality Content, excellent demonstration, excellent explanation. Very insightful and personally found it very helpful as I just picked gardening into my new hobby. Hope you continue to bring up such quality contents buddy, lots of love and support to you.

[annae]

Really clear content! Very helpful for my horticulture studies! Thanks 😊🌿

[avahyatt]

Amazing Video! I just tried this but it did not go well... it seems like it's all silt. I can't see any sand or clay, do you think my dirt could be all that?

[advancekashmir]

Can you do a video (DIY) on how to check Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium content in the soil? 🤔

[kassieannabadal]

This has helped me with an assignment🙌 thank you so much for sharing this content🙌🙌🙌

[jacquelines]

Great explanation. Easy to follow. Found it really helpful for my course on sustainability. Would you please consider doing a video on wicking beds and growing vegetables in them? Thanks!

[Dave-focb]

Do you think you should dig a little deeper to get a sample. For soil tests in the US we go 6-8 inches down. You were scraping soil off the top. The soil profile will be different as you go deeper were your plant roots are. Just some thoughts.

[BEAdventurePartners]

Very good video for figuring out soil composition! QUESTION 🙋‍♀️ do you know how to test for nitrogen, potassium & phosphorus content?

[elysejoseph]

Well done! I don't understand why you don't have more views on your channel? Your videos are high quality, not too long and well researched!

[Rhea._.fei.O]

really need this for my project

















this an old vidio

[omfgjflo]

Wouldn't you need to let that sit longer? considering the water isn't clear, doesn't that mean the Fines/Loam haven't settled which means you could have a higher percentage of fines

[jonrend]

Bloody excellent. Clear concise and easy to follow. I watched several others teaching the same, too fast and over complicated. Subscribing, hope you cover more plant and gardening content. Silly question, does the soil have to be dry to perform these tests.

[bambino]

Thank you for the informative, succinct video. I will subscribe!

[fan_dan_go]

I did this twice with different soils but the soil isn't separating, I'm using a clear plastic bottle though. How to solve this problem?

[ascenthomestead]

This video is very informative! Nice tip😃. . . for me to take soil sampling on my backyard garden.🌱😀🌱😀🏵️🥝

[jscexecutivedirector]

i think you measured too early. isnt it better to wait for several days for the water to clear up and most of the sediments to settle?