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Haney Soil Health Test: 3 Things I Like

1. Soil Respiration

The first part of the Haney Soil Health Testis soil respiration test or CO2 24 hr. burst test is an indicator of soil microbial biomass.  When we receive the sample we dry the soil over night at 110 F and then crush the soil and collect soil that passes through a 2 mm sieve (opening is the size of a window screen).  We measure out 40 grams (about 1 ½ ounces) of soil and…

Feeding Soil Microbes: A How To Guide

The Role of Bacteria

Feeding soil microbes includes feeding fungi and bacteria present within the soil. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are generally 4/100,000 of an inch wide and long. A teaspoon of healthy soil can contain between 100 million and 1 billion bacteria. Because of their abundance, bacteria play important roles in the way soil functions including water infiltration,…