Soil Pit Description Worksheet
This Soil Pit Description Worksheet helps growers describe a soil profile. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What you fill in
- Site and date
- Pit depth and size
- Horizon layers
- Color of each layer
- Texture of each layer
- Structure and roots
- Moisture and water table notes
- Photos taken
How to use this worksheet
Fill it out in pencil first, check the numbers against your records, then ink it. Make a fresh copy for each field, pen or enterprise.
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 USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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