HOW TO TAKE A SOIL SAMPLE- INTRODUCTION TO SOIL MICROBIOLOGY by Dr. Elaine Ingham

Dr. Elaine Ingham gives a lesson on how to take a soil sample
Dr. Ingham is a world-renowned soil biologist who pioneered many of the currently used biological soil amendment techniques and pioneered the testing of soil microbial life as an indicator of soil and plant health. Dr. Ingham is the Chief Scientist at the Rodale Institute. She is the founder of the Sustainable Studies Institute and the Soil Foodweb Inc. soil testing labs. Dr. Ingham is the key author of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Soil Biology Primer. She has been the mentor of numerous soil scientists and practitioners of ecologically balanced landscape design, and has helped farmers all over the world to grow more resilient crops by understanding and improving their soil life.

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• protozoa
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[marthale7]

Wow the point you make on root depth, I have not seen before. Make much sense.

[SparksMagoo]

Got it.... Ty.

Somebody once shared this thought. That turf (grass) is the last thing we should be growing in our yards. That we should be very cautious in the use of turf, instead planting things such as gardens and the like that will enhance the planet and those who occupy it. A hummingbird attracted to a flower in that space or a tomato grown.

Just a though I had while watching this.

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[1flowmedia]

Thanks. Love your videos

[kathleenmillar1]

Stratifying the sample.....great way to really key in on the information we require. Thanks!