How to Test and Improve Your Soil Health

Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful farm.
Testing your soil doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

Here’s how you can check your soil health today:

1. The Jar Test:
   • Take a handful of soil from your field.
   • Place it into a jar filled with water.
   • Shake well and let it sit overnight.
   • The layers of sand, silt, and clay will separate — this tells you the soil composition.
2. Worm Count:
   • Healthy soil has worms!
   • Dig a 30cm x 30cm patch and count the earthworms you see.
   • More than 10 worms = great soil health.
3. pH Testing Kits:
   • Available at farming stores.
   • pH between 6 and 7 is ideal for most crops.

Tips to Improve Soil Health:

• Rotate crops yearly.
• Add organic compost regularly.
• Minimize chemical use and tilling.

Healthy soil grows healthy profits!