How to Determine Soil Type by Hand - The Ribbon Test

Determine your soil type by hand. Learn how to evaluate soil texture quickly in the field with this simple 5 minute test. I show you step by step how to classify your soil with my simple matrix.

This is a great test to quickly determine if you have sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It can be a great test to perform prior to selecting a location for a garden, as you will learn what soil you will be working with before you build. It can also be utilized to compare different sites within a yard or acreage.

For quick reference material in the field on this test:
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pH meter - it works well for quickly evaluating a sites suitability from a pH standpoint - https://amzn.to/2Mvo8g5 (affiliate link)

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Test proportion of clay, silt, sand
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