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Hi friends, getting my soil tested has been on my list for awhile and I am happy to say that I had it done. I did two samples- one from the front garden and one from the back garden. I also tried out the mason jar soil test to see how they compare to each other and I wanted to share it with you.
The mason jar soil test only tells the soil composition- meaning a breakdown of the sand, silt and clay. This test is done by shaking soil suspended in dish washing soap and letting it sit. At the same time, I sent my samples off to be tested professionally.
I did realize that earlier in the video I was incorrect about how I guessed the soil would settle out. Initially I thought the clay would be the heaviest. Later in the video, I provide the correct pattern which is sand on the bottom, then silt and lastly clay.
Ultimately, a lab test is always going to be the best. But, I do think the mason jar has a place to give a rough idea of soil composition- which can be really handy, especially if you are just starting out.
Thank you for watching my video and I hope you found it useful. If you have ever done a soil test (either kind) I would love to hear what you learned or what surprised you. I do plan to do another video to go over the specifics of the soil test. Again, thank you for watching and supporting me.
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