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Extension Horticulturist Oregon State University Wasco County Extension |
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Sandy Clay Loam and Loam soil appearance at several soil
moisture contents.
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0-25% Plant available water. Soil is dry and forms a weak ball, no clay stain on fingers, ball crumbles with pressure. |
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25-50% Plant available water. Soil is slightly moist, forms a weak ball, no clay stain on fingers, few soil particles break off. |
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50-75% Plant available water. Soil is slightly moist, forms a ball, light clay stain on fingers, darkened color, ball is pliable and does not break easily, soil forms a weak ribbon ("worm") between thumb and fingers. |
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75-100% Plant available water. Soil is wet, forms a soft, pliable ball with easy-to-see finger marks, light to heavy clay stains on fingers, easily forms ribbon ("worm") between thumb and fingers. |
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