Look for These Soil Health Indicators in the Field
Soil health is often defined as “the continued capacity of the soil to function as a vital, living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals and humans.”
Soil health is often defined as “the continued capacity of the soil to function as a vital, living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals and humans.”
All you need is a shovel and your senses to get an idea of your soil’s health.
Many soil health measures require laboratory analysis. However, there are a few indicators you can look and smell for right in the field.