Briones, Lessie G.

I. INTRODUCTION

Soil texture is an important soil characteristic that influences many aspects of soil quality. The
textural class of a soil is determined by the percentage of sand, silt, and clay. Soils are usually
made up of a mix of the three particle sizes. Sand particles are relatively large, clay particles are
very tiny in comparison to sand, and silt particles are medium-sized. Clay and silt particles hold
more water and plant nutrients along their surfaces than sand particles. Soil texture is an inherent
property of a soil, and does not change under different management practices. Soils can be
classified as one of four major textural classes: (1) sands; (2) silts; (3) loams; and (4) clays.
These are based on the proportion of particle sizes found in each soil. Soil texture is a crucial soil
property that has an impact on a variety of soil quality factors. The amount of sand, silt, and clay
in a soil determines its textural class. Soils typically have a mixture of the three particle sizes.
Sand particles are huge, clay particles are small compared to sand, and silt particles are medium
in size. Compared to sand particles, clay and silt particles contain more water and plant nutrients
along their surfaces. The texture of a soil is an inherent feature that does not change with
different management approaches. Sands, silts, loams, and clays are the four major textural
classifications in which soils can be classified. These are based on the proportion of different
particle sizes found in the samples.

I. METHODOLOGY

For our Laboratory activity, we need to use baking soda, plastic cups, and vinegar. To have a
rough estimation of our soil. I took 2 samples form three different sizes, and used vinegar, baking
soda and water mixture. If any reaction from these activities roughly determine our soil's pH
level.
 II. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

To test the soil, with one sample. I pour in vinegar, and the other with the baking soda and water
mixture. And also Soil provides the structural support to plants used in agriculture and is also
their source of water and nutrients. Soils vary greatly in their chemical and physical properties.
 VI. CONCLUSION

I will know what to put in the soil to have an optimum growth to the chosen crops to be planted.
A diversified range of soils is used with an increasing proportion of marginal soils. It is vital that
good soil management is implemented to ensure high sustainable production for economic
viability and maintain or improve soil fertility.

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