Understanding how physical and chemical soil properties vary at depth in different soil types can inform management decisions.
A panel of experienced consultants give their insights and suggest management on a range of example profiles from across the southwest agricultural region of WA, along with expert technical advice from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development scientists.
Testing needs to be done when the soil is sufficiently wet to depth – preferably at the drained upper limit, or field capacity.
Spraying the face of a soil pit with universal pH indicator is a quick way of assessing the pH down your soil profile.
Testing for dispersion and slaking
Fact sheet
Simple guide to testing for dispersion
