Here are four videos demonstrating how to sample soils from orchards and vineyards correctly. Each video covers a different aspect of the soil sample.
- Discusses how to determine where to sample
- Walks through the differing soil sampling equipment
- Taking the samples within the orchard
- Preparing the samples for submission to a lab.
Video 1:
Video 2:
Video 3:
Video 4:
Richard Stephens
October 2, 2013Excellent videos
David Doll
October 2, 2013Thanks Richard. It was a lot of fun (and work), and I am glad you enjoyed them.
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