Reading & Interpreting Soil Test ReportsUnit 1.11 | Part 1 – 445
Instructor’s Demonstration 1 Outline
- Demonstrate sample preparation
a) Mix cores or slices together
b) Fill sample bag provided with sub-sample (no need for further processing)
- Completing lab forms and personal documenting
a) Location of sample/field
b) Date
c) Previously grown crops and/or crops to be grown
d) Sample depth
e) Specific type of analysis to request
i. Initial soil analysis
ii. Problem soils/troubleshooting
f) Plant growth responses
- Specialized sampling (separate test for each)
a) Pesticides (inquire with testing service)
b) Nematodes (inquire with testing service)
c) Problem soils (inquire with testing service)
d) Compost analysis (inquire with testing service regarding organic amendment
sampling)