On this page, you can find all the different tests for examining the soil in your surrounding. Complete them in chronological order to join us on a journey from a macro- to micro-perception.
You will learn about the importance of soils for a healthy ecosystems.
5. Biological Activity: Earthworm Count
8. Soil Texture: The Ribbon Method
Check out the list of simple tools you will need to go out and apply what we learned together for testing your soil (toggle the lists):
Your senses
Simple testing tools
Technology
Test Structure Explained
Click here to find an overview and explanation of the structure within the different tests
Might be useful: Our detailed User Manual guides you through the whole process of testing soil and working with EpiCollect. Click here for the download.
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