Record Soil Texture
Select the testing method you used to determine the physical makeup of your soil.
Ribbon & Feel Test
Sediment Jar Test
Ribbon Test
Enter the length of the longest ribbon you produced in inches.
Feel Test
Choose the primary sensation you noticed while rubbing the moist sample between your fingers.
Gritty (Sand)
Smooth (Silt)
Sticky (Clay)
Jar Analysis
Enter the height of each settled layer in inches and we will calculate the final ratios for you.
Sand Layer
Silt Layer
Clay Layer
Record pH Results
Select the testing method you used to determine the pH balance of your soil.
Professional Kit or Probe
Home Kitchen Test
Professional Kit or Probe
Enter Your Numerical Value
Select the Observed Reaction
Select the single result that reflects your observations from the kitchen fizz test. To ensure an accurate reading, it is required that you have tested your soil sample with both vinegar and baking soda. Because a reaction will only occur with one of these substances, select the specific intensity you observed; if neither substance showed any activity, select ‘No Reaction’ to indicate a neutral balance.
Baking Soda
Fizz Reaction
Vinegar
Fizz Reaction
Neutral
No Reaction
Record Organic Matter
Select the profile that best represents the color and biological life you recorded during your visual inspection.
Pale / Sandy
Brown / Crumbly
Dark / Spongy