The Biodynamic Consultancy Society (Inc)

Compost making

Cropping

Soil Tests

Dairy Farming

Field Days

Soil Profile


All good consultants do a soil profile when the go to a property. It indicates to us and the client the health of the soil and the type of soil they are dealing with.


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How to dig one a hole for soil profile

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Dig a spit, one spade depth, Take a slice from the side. Hold it up and see if the soil stays together. Check its texture etc.

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Checking for worms, clover nodules, root health.

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Looking at the mixing of subsoil and top soil. Looking at the soil structure.



Secretary: Marion Koppenol, RD 1, Hastings
Ph: (06) 874 9064 -
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