Soil Profiles
What is soil?
What is soil?
A natural body of solids, liquids, and gases on the immediate surface of the earth.
What is the mineral matter found in soil?
45%
What was considered the first stem for planning a garden?
Choosing the location.
What is compost?
Decayed organic matter that's meant to improve the soil.
What is succession planting?
Staggering your plantings so you can harvest over a period of time rather than all at once.
What is the need or purpose of soil?
Medium for plant growth, recycling system, and habitat for soil organisms.
What is the air and water content percent in soil?
25%
What element is most needed for a successful garden?
Direct sunlight.
Conditions the soil, reduces waste, and houses beneficial organisms for soil.
Name one material that could be used as mulch.
Leaves, Grass Clippings, Peat Moss, Wood Chips, Straw, or Newspaper/Cardboard
Chocolate and vanilla pudding represented these horizons.
What is A and E?
What mineral matter has the largest particle size?
Sand
What is the amount of harvest days that begins the requirement for starting seeds indoors?
90
Why do we use mulch?
Conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.
After Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen what are the three most important elements for plant growth?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What is a soil profile?
Vertical exposure of soil layers.
What are the three components that make-up mineral matter?
Sand, silt, and clay
What side of the garden should you keep your taller plants?
North/West
What words describe the function of carbon and nitrogen in a compost pile?
Energy and Protein
At what pH should the soil be for best overall results?
5.8-7.0
What are the master horizons?
ABCEOR
What are the amounts of sand, silt, and clay in a loam soil?
Same amount of sand and silt with a smaller amount of clay.
What are the three ingredients that make the best soil additive?
Sand, peat moss, and manure
What's the carbon to nitrogen ratio in a healthy compost pile?
3:1
What is the other name for the A horizon?
Top Soil