The process of testing the soil is important for successful civil engineering projects, farming, and construction. For agriculture and farming, soil testing is done by analyzing the soil sample to determine composition, nutrients level, contamination, pH level and acidity level.
Testing and examining of soil is done to know whether the soil is best in condition for plant development and growth or not. Every plant needs different nutrient and pH requirements. During examination, the current levels of significant micronutrients, pH, lead, and plant nutrients are assessed by professionals. Recommendations involve the amounts of fertilizer and limestone, if required, to suit the necessities of the plant.
Soil testing is useful for which people?
Soil testing is usually done by -
- Groundskeeper
- Construction firms
- Gardeners
- Farmers
- Vegetable growers
- Nurserymen
- Landscape firms
- Orchardists
- Small fruit growers
- Lawn care companies and more
Distinct types of tests done-
- Standard nutrient analysis
- Soil pH
- Nitrate testing
- Soil organic matter
- Saturated media analysis
- Soluble salts
- Soil textural analysis
Which instruments are used for soil testing?
Companies and manufacturers are supplying distinct range of soil testing instruments to the industries. The range includes-
- Autolevel consolidometer
- Coarse sieves
- Consolidation test apparatus
- Cone penetrometer
- Extractor frame- hydraulic
- Extractor frame-universal
- High speed stirrer
- Proving ring
- Rapid moisture meter
- Sampling outfits augers
- Soil hydrometer
- Swell test apparatus
- Standard penetration test kit and more