Contents tagged with horticulture
15 May 2024
Soil assessment methods cover physical, chemical and/or biological indicators.
22 November 2023
Case study to show assessment of biological indicators of soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms.
14 May 2024
Find out how soil respiration can be tested in-field or by laboratory analysis.
27 February 2024
Perform a visual evaluation of soil structure (VESS) with this guidance (view online or order a laminated copy).
10 October 2023
Find out how to determine soil texture, an inherent property of soils.
11 July 2023
How to measure soil phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, pH and soil organic matter.
15 March 2023
A drainpipe test is a simple way to measure infiltration of water into soil.
10 March 2023
The soil health scorecard has been tested at a long-term experimental site exploring fertiliser use as a key driver of soil biology.
10 March 2023
The soil health scorecard has been tested at a long-term experimental site exploring pH as a key driver of soil biology.
10 March 2023
Organic materials provide a range of beneficial effects to improve soil health
15 November 2023
All assessments require a robust soil sampling strategy.