How to measure pH in soil?
Why is it important to measure pH in soil? The reason pH is measured in soil is to measure acidity. When growing plants, flowers or other organism where soil is used, acidity is a determining factor. If the soil has a poor pH then the plants will not absorb nutrients. To know what the acidity […]
What is a penetrometer?
A penetrometer measures the resistance required to penetrate an object. This principle can be applied in several disciplines. Penetro measurement of soil Where the soil is heavily traveled, heavy materials are stored or is a built-up environment, trees and crops can experience growth stagnation. This reduces the condition of trees and crops and is often […]
What is soil moisture?
We can determine soil moisture by suction tension or vacuum. This suction tension is measured by means of a tensiometer. This is a hollow tube with a porous ceramic at the bottom. Porous means that the ceramic behaves like pores, so to speak, and the tube therefore functions as an artificial root of a plant. […]
