Crop Root Dig Checklist
This Crop Root Dig Checklist helps growers inspect crop roots in the field. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What is on this checklist
- Choose plants in good and poor areas
- Dig carefully with a spade
- Check root depth and spread
- Look for compaction layers
- Look for disease or lesions
- Check nodules or root hair
- Photograph roots
- Record soil moisture
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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