Tillage & Cultivation
Unit 1.2 | Part 1 – 81
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).