59 Degrees Academy Science: Cation Exchange Capacity

In this episode, Octavia takes a look at Cation Exchange Capacity.

Soil is made up of a combination of organic matter and mineral particles. The mineral particles are split into three distinct groups based on size: sand, silt and clay.

Every soil has a different composition; some have more clay, some more sand. But it’s the unique blend of these components that determines the properties of soil – this is termed soil texture.

In this video, we talk about the unique properties of clay; the fact that it has a huge surface area and that fact that the particles are usually negatively charged, and how this has relevance to plant biology.

At 59 Degrees we are paving the way forward for a healthier soil community. We believe that in order to promote healthy, happy plants, we need healthy, happy microorganisms.
We grow communities of these unique soil microorganisms that you can use directly in your soil and on your plants – from salad crops to mighty oaks. By adding this beneficial life to your soil you will transform the health of your plants.

[tps-treesplantssoil]

Every time i watch one of your videos I think ‘ this is one of the best videos I’ve seen’…and then the next one pops up and I say the same thing. Then the next and so forth. Thank you for what you do, your entire channel should be a must watch for every human on the planet👍

[dayanandk.p.]

You have understood the soil, the subject as a mother and her small baby...so beautifully explained, it is so clear, u r a best teacher to all gardeners, plants lover's..

[chandanthakur]

wonderfully explained. Background sound sometimes gives another direction but all the time you give the good stuff. Namaste shalom.

[fatkatz]

Thank you for this informative video. The only thing I would suggest is to turn down the music. Unfortunately I find it very loud and very distracting. There are parts of the video that I couldn’t make out what you were saying due to the volume of the music.

[veganprophetflatearthmoond]

Isnt phosphorous an anion, not a cation?

[tuskiomisham]

I just wanted to grow some carrots man. hehe

[SuperGalloloco]

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