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APES in a Box: The Soil Triangle Notes

What makes quality soil:



Hummus.
Moisture content.
Living organism in the topsoil.
Physical structure of the soil.

Physical structure:
Made up: gravel, sand, silt, clay.
Soil scientists use ratio and give them their name.
Soil triangle: determines the name of a soil by percentage.

The best soil is the best that has a balance between sand, silt, and clay.

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