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Appendix 1 (cont.): Estimating Soil Moisture


By Feel


Appendix 1: Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel


Illustrations by José Miguel Mayo


Using the “squeeze test” to
estimate soil moisture. Soil at the
correct moisture level will form
a ball that will hold together,
but can be readily broken apart
(depending on soil type).

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