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Oak Grove, Mn

I have just discovered that the triangle to describe soil types is not real helpful. This triangle is the one that places a label on your soil based on the distribution of sand,silt and clay. Unfortunately...it might show you the particle size ratio's..but does not really say how the soil reacts during growing.

I can see a big difference between Calcium Carbonate sand and Silicate sand. I now know that if a soil test is saying patch A is sandy loam and patch B is sandy loam...could mean completely different grow environment.

Is the triangle of soil types completely irrelevant?

8/14/2019 10:39:59 PM

Grittyville, WA

I dont get how your soil could be both sandy and like concrete. So you do have a different soil. I have heard of importing silt (quarry dust or wash). Other than that it seems like you are gonna have to be careful with the heavy equipment but that holds true for just about anyone including myself. CEC and drainage is probably what the roots care about.

8/15/2019 10:40:32 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

I think i posted this on the wrong board. It should be on the soil prep and analysis board. My current sand reacts differently than my old sand base. I tilled and dug in both of them over the weekend. After seeing the differences, I read about different sand types. Silicate sand is most common, then calcitic sand and then many more. I also read a bit about lime morter and cement ingredients. After I research a bit more i will revisit the subject...on the correct board.

8/15/2019 12:34:37 PM

Bethlehem CT

Interesting observations about sand bnot.

8/22/2019 8:00:39 AM