Soil Diagnostics
Soil quality is the measure of a soil’s health and its ability to resist erosion, compaction, and other stresses, while maintaining economic productivity. Assessing the soil quality for each field and taking steps to maintain or improve it will ensure continued productivity. It is important to keep in mind that soil and its management are part of the overall crop production system.
 Compaction |
 Drainage |
 Erosion |
 pH |
 Plant nutrition |
 Ruts and the orchard floor |
 Tissue analysis |
 Soil structure |
 Soil testing |
 Soil texture |
 Tools for soil diagnostics |
