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Soil Sampling: Zeeshan Akram

Soil sampling is done to collect representative soil samples from a field to analyze nutrient levels and identify soil problems. There are two basic sampling methods - random sampling for uniform fields by taking 20 cores from a zig-zag pattern across 5-10 acre areas, and zone sampling for variable fields by dividing into zones of 5-10 acres and taking 20 cores from each zone in a zig-zag pattern. To take a sample, a soil auger or spade is used to extract a core 6-9 inches deep from 20 locations that are mixed in a bucket to produce a 1 kg composite sample placed in a labeled box along with information paperwork.

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Soil Sampling: Zeeshan Akram

Soil sampling is done to collect representative soil samples from a field to analyze nutrient levels and identify soil problems. There are two basic sampling methods - random sampling for uniform fields by taking 20 cores from a zig-zag pattern across 5-10 acre areas, and zone sampling for variable fields by dividing into zones of 5-10 acres and taking 20 cores from each zone in a zig-zag pattern. To take a sample, a soil auger or spade is used to extract a core 6-9 inches deep from 20 locations that are mixed in a bucket to produce a 1 kg composite sample placed in a labeled box along with information paperwork.

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Soil Sampling

By: ZEESHAN AKRAM


Agricultural Soil Chemist, FSML
Soil Sampling

Objective
1. To collect a soil sample that is representative
of a field or portion of a field

2. To obtain information about a field and use


that information to make management
decisions
• Nutrient management
• Soil problems management
Sampling a Field:
2 basic methods/approaches
Random
Zone
Sampling a Field
1. Random
• Suitable for uniform fields
• Sample should represent no more than 5-10 acre
• 20 cores composited to produce one sample
• Collected in a zig-zag pattern across the field
Sampling a Field
1. Random
Sampling a Field
2. Zone
Recommended for fields having definite patches of
low fertility, salinity and sodicity
• Divide field into areas that are < 5-10 acre
• 20 cores composited to produce 1 sample/zone
• Collected in a zig-zag pattern across the zone
Sampling a Field
2. Zone
How to take a soil sample
1. Determine where/how you will sample
2. Gather equipment
• Buckets
• Augers
Taking Sample at Plow Depth
Cut ½”strip
from
side
Plow
Depth
15-20 cm

Soil auger Spade


How to take a soil sample
3. Sampling depth
Core to a depth of 6-9”
4. Sample Size
One kg soil sample. Place the 20 cores into a
bucket & mix thoroughly
4. Place in sample box
Fill out info. on box & paperwork
THANX

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