Soil Testing in Agriculture

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Image of soil testing materials

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Visual representation of a soil testing kit

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Wash hands thoroughly after testing.

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Washing hands removes any harmful substances.

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Sample size

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Take a six inch sample each time

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Demonstration of teamwork in soil sampling

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Image of two people in a field with sampling equipment

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Make Extraction Solution

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Steps to make an extraction solution.

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Diagram of a test tube

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Illustration of a test tube with a solution.

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Step 4 for pH Testing

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Let the test tube stand for 5 minutes.

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Purpose of pH Indicator Solution

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Used to determine the pH level of a substance.

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Time to Let Stand in pH Testing

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Let stand for 5 minutes.

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Phosphorus Test: First Step

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Pipette 2.5 ml of soil extract